Open House -June 25th

Iron Work Farm’s two historic South Acton house museums will be open:

Date: Sunday, June 25th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00

The 1707 Faulkner Homestead, 5 High Street, is the oldest building in Acton, and the oldest house in the Acton area to be preserved for the public in its original state.

Jones Tavern, 128 Main Street, was built in 1732 with additions in 1750 and ca. 1818. It was the home of the Jones family, who ran a tavern, store, and a dairy farm. Remnants of the tavern are still intact, and items from the 19th- and 20th-century Jones farm are on display.

Extra! Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild will demonstrate loom weaving up at the Faulkner House.

There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome. Parking is available on site or nearby.

Check back for more info on Jone's Tavern fire commemoration, coming up in July.

Patriots Day Spirit 2017

A fun-filled day was enjoyed by all when we celebrated Patriots Day Spirit.

Among a group of activities participants enjoyed:

• • Revolutionary women at the Faulkner Homestead cooking - using a Roman oven - in support of their (Minute)men at the Old North Bridge
  • Civil War component -
    • the 12th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, the 28th Massachusetts Infantry, the Irish Brigade Regiment, and 1st Massachusetts Cavalry to camp and skirmish in the woods
    • New this year are re-enactors from the U.S.Sanitary Commission, who gave relief and support to the Union Army
  • Faulkner Homestead kitchen and loom room are open for demonstrations
    • members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild will be joining us.

View videos from our Patriots Day Spirit 2013 and Robbins Ride re-enactment. Check out a few photos from 2017, and click here and here for photos from past years, or visit our Facebook page.