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Make plans to attend "Ranchers' Revelry" — celebrating 150 years of Angus in America

Audley Farm graciously hosts Angus Foundation fundraiser event on May 19.

One hundred and fifty years ago, Scottish Angus breeder George Grant brought four Angus bulls across the Atlantic Ocean to America establishing the enduring legacy of Angus excellence. Angus enthusiasts are invited to celebrate the bulls’ arrival in Victoria, Kansas in 1873 – 150 years later – on May 19 at Audley Farm in Berryville, Virginia. “Ranchers’ Revelry,” hosted by Audley Farm, promises to be an entertaining evening set in the northern tip of the Shenandoah Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

“We are excited to welcome the Angus Family and support the Angus Foundation’s mission and celebrate the legacy of the breed,” said Turner Kobayahsi, Audley Farm general manager. Audley Farms will host their first on-site production sale the next day on Saturday, May 20.

For over 250 years, Audley Farm has been a part of American history, established when Lord Fairfax granted a 3,000-acre estate to Colonel George William Fairfax. In 1764, George Washington’s cousin, Warner Washington, bought half of the estate from Colonel Fairfax, and from that point Audley remained in the Washington family for 138 years. The most well-known of Audley’s historic residents was Eleanor “Nelly” Custis Lewis, the adopted daughter of George and granddaughter of Martha Washington. Her historic residence, Audley House, has been completely restored and is now the centerpiece of Audley Farm, located a short 30-minute drive west of Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

According to Kobayashi, Nelly was known for her “revelry” as the hostess of Audley Farm. She was a beautiful young woman and a talented musician, dancer and artist who helped entertain guests at her adoptive parents’ social events. Throughout her life, Nelly regarded herself as the keeper of George Washington’s legacy.

During the Friday evening “Ranchers’ Revelry” event, a unique collection of exclusive experiences, art, collectibles and business services will be auctioned helping to sustain the Angus legacy for the next 150 years. All proceeds of the event will benefit the Angus Foundation and its mission to support the breed’s education, youth and research programs.

“Fundraising events planned like “Ranchers’ Revelry” are only possible because of the generous help we receive from supporters,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “The Angus Foundation is grateful to Audley Farm for completely underwriting this event. It will be a top-tier Angus experience for everyone. We are very appreciative of the Angus breeders and allied industry members who have donated to this fundraiser.”

“Ranchers’ Revelry” is not a ticketed event. However, reservations are required since seating will be limited.

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