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Sunday, June 22, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. 128 Main Street and 5 High Street, Acton The Iron Work Farm continues its series of combined “4th Sunday” events with a museum open house at the Jones Tavern (1 to 3 p.m.) and at the Jones-Faulkner Homestead (3 to 5 p.m.), as well as the first part of a two-part program for children on colonial ceramics, “Fire in the Hole.” For “Fire in the Hole,” part of our hands-on Colonial Life series for children and families, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Faulkner Homestead we will dig and build a kiln pit, and learn how to process clay and make a vessel for the dining table. A traditional colonial rough, working man's lunch will be served in the field. No charge. Parking on site or nearby. Check www.ironworkfarm.org for details. |
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“Good Night and Sleep Tight”05.25.25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm No admission fee Did you ever wonder where that saying comes from? This activity will solve the mystery. You will learn the mysteries of colonial nocturnal life when you experience a visit to the Jones Tavern. Following this interactive experience, you will be invited to share in “breaking fast” in our Tavern dining room feasting on a traditional Colonial American meal. Later, you are invited to head over to the Faulkner House to participate in the Hidden Treasures Program sponsored by Freedoms Way where you will have a reception with Mrs. Faulkner in the recently restored bed chamber. She will show off the recently restored Col. Faulkner field desk which was also used to conduct the General Court in the Faulkner House Great room. Reception invitations will be provided at the door to be presented upon entering the bed chamber. RSVP is highly recommended. This program is being conducted in conjunction with Acton 250. DATE: Sunday, May 25th TIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jones Tavern; 2:00 – 5:00 PM Faulkner House PARKING: Parking in nearby South Acton MBTA lot, within walking Distance. |
This program is offered by Iron Work Farm and Acton 250 as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
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Filming at Jones-Faulkner HomesteadIron Work Farm recently hosted a film crew from Wide Awake Films on the Jones-Faulkner Homestead property. They are making a film both in the house and outdoors for the National Museum of the US Army in Washington, DC. It was an exciting time with musket firing and other military activities. Video and pictures coming soon! |
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Jones Tavern |
Jones-Faulkner Homestead |
1930 MA Bay |
No admission required, but donations are kindly accepted.
Parking is available on-site or nearby.
