The Virginian Homesteader

The Virginian Homesteader

Ann Marie is a mother of three and the voice behind The Virginian Homesteader. Raised in the garden beside her Papa and taught kitchen wisdom by her Nannie, she shares practical, old-fashioned skills for modern families—so the next generation inherits more than memories.

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Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark.

  • What is homesteading?

    Homesteading means different things to different people. For most, it’s about self-sufficiency and living off the land. Historically, the term comes from the Homestead Act of 1862, when the U.S. government allowed any citizen or future citizen over 21 years old to claim up to 160 acres of government land for just $10. The only requirement? They had to…