“Is that a rooster crowing?” a child’s voice might ask upon arriving at Burgundy Farm Country Day School. Burgundy Farm Country Day School isn’t your typical school. Situated on a 25-acre former dairy farm in Alexandria, Virginia, it offers a unique blend of academics and nature. The school, founded in 1946 by a group of parents including the journalist Eric Sevareid, boasts a rich history. In 1950, Burgundy Farm Country Day School made history. It became the first integrated school in Virginia. The school actively sought non-white students. Camay Calloway Murphy, daughter of the famed Cab Calloway, became one of the first African Americans to teach at a predominantly white school when she joined Burgundy’s faculty in the early 1950s. Beyond the main campus, Burgundy Farm offers another unique experience. The Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies, a 524-acre preserve in the West Virginia mountains, known as “the Cove,” provides students with hands-on science and natural history lessons. Students from first grade upwards visit the Cove twice a year. The Cove even expanded by 24 acres thanks to a fundraising effort called “The Big Hike,” where a teacher trekked from Alexandria to the Cove, sometimes accompanied by students. Back on the main campus, renovations in 2018 brought a modernized commons area and a new arts building, “The Loft.” Burgundy Farm isn’t just about academics and nature; it’s a vibrant community. From its historical significance in integration to its innovative approach to education, Burgundy Farm Country Day School offers a unique learning environment. It blends traditional academics with a deep appreciation for the natural world.
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