An Apple a Day

Fruit orchards were an essential part of Chesapeake Bay plantation life in the 18th century. Apples, peaches, and pears were part of the daily menu for plantation residents. Abundant fruit also fattened livestock and was processed into cider and brandy for local consumption and export. This orchard has been recreated from historical records showing the location and spacing of trees, and its apples are heirloom varieties typical of those grown in the colonies in the 1700s.

Maryland · United States