Annual Egg Hunt at the Faulkner Homestead
Lots of fun for both children and parents, this is a great way to introduce younger kids to the Faulkner Homestead.
$10
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“Patriots’ Day Spirit” at the Faulkner Homestead
Travel back in time with the Iron Work Farm to Col. Francis Faulkner's homestead on the first day of the American Revolution, when Acton's West militia gathered there to march to the Concord Bridge. In the dooryard, families cooked food to be taken to the men later that day. Experience authentic colonial foods, play games […]
Free
“where did that coat come from?”
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolution, the Iron Work Farm launches the first event in our family-friendly series on Colonial Life, with “Where did that coat come from?”, a hands-on activity about how fibers were grown and processed before being made into clothing. The afternoon will include planting flax […]
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“Good Night and Sleep Tight”
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 […]
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Iron Work Farm South Acton events
The Iron Work Farm continues its series of combined “4th Sunday” museum open houses and Colonial Life family activities. Jones Tavern will be open for tours from 1 to 3, and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead from 3 to 5 p.m. For “Fire in the Hole,” part of our hands-on Colonial Life series for children and families, […]
Iron Work Farm Open Houses & Living History Program
The Iron Work Farm continues its “4th Sunday” open houses at Jones Tavern (1 to 3 p.m.) and the Faulkner Homestead (3 to 5 p.m.), as well as the latest living history family program, “Crown Resistance and other Matters of State.” At 1:00 at Jones Tavern, former Acton Minuteman Captain Steve Crosby will read the […]
Iron Work Farm Open Tap Room
On Saturday, October 4, the Iron Work Farm’s popular annual fundraiser, the Open-Air Tap Room, returns to the Jones-Faulkner Homestead A salute by the Acton Minutemen will open the family-friendly event. Featured will be music by Babylon, and outdoor games for both kids and adults, face painting, and a GIANT pumpkin from Idylwilde Farms. Take […]
$25
Iron Work Farm open houses and living history program
The Iron Work Farm continues our series of combined “4th Sunday” events with museum open houses at Jones Tavern (128 Main Street, 1 to 3 p.m.) and the Faulkner Homestead (5 High Street, 3 to 5 p.m.), as well as a special program for children and families, “Women, Medicine and Witchcraft.” Costumes are welcome. At […]
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Iron Work Farm living history program: “How Mummers Saved Christmas”
What did the colonists celebrate before Thanksgiving and Christmas? Come to the Faulkner House at 5 High Street and discover the clandestine way the American colonists celebrated the Yuletide season. Christmas celebrations were disguised as other celebrations, and the colonists disguised themselves, too. We will gather by the bonfire for song, revelry and a raucous mummers’ […]
“The Longest Night”
Join us at the Acton's oldest house to celebrate the longest night of the year. We will share our holiday traditions and trace the history of the importance of the winter solstice throughout Europe and the colonies, and how it has been revived in recent years. There will be hot chocolate, eggnog and traditional English […]
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Spring Egg Hunt at the Faulkner Homestead
Lots of fun for both children and families, this traditional egg hunt is a great way to introduce younger kids to the historic Faulkner Homestead, 5 High Street, Acton. $10 per child. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own basket, ready to fill. Parking on nearby public lots.
$10
“Patriots’ Day Spirit” at the Faulkner Homestead
Travel back in time with the Iron Work Farm to share the experience of two generations of Col. Francis Faulkner’s family on the first day of the American Revolution, when Acton’s West Militia marched from the Faulkner house to the Concord Bridge. After the men left, the women and children gathered in the dooryard to […]
Free