The Iron Work Farm continues its series of “4th Sunday” open houses at Jones Tavern (128 Main St., 1 to 3 p.m.) and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead (5 High St., 3 to 5 p.m.) In this important anniversary year, come visit the homes of two families closely involved with the American Revolution. Jones Tavern, Acton’s oldest […]
The Iron Work Farm in Acton continues its “4th Sunday” open houses at Jones Tavern (128 Main St., 1 to 3 p.m.) and the Jones-Faulkner Homestead (5 High St., 3 to 5 p.m.) In this important anniversary year, come visit the homes of two families closely involved with the American Revolution. Explore Acton’s oldest standing […]
A unique opportunity to sample and learn about the authentic drinks that would have been served at establishments such as Samuel Jones’s longtime tavern in South Acton. Master of Ceremonies Steve Trimble will lead the presentation in the original 1750 Jones taproom and dining room, and serve samples of regional beverages of the times. Topics […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Iron Work Farm’s two Acton house museums will be open Sunday afternoon, October 27. Jones Tavern, 128 Main Street, first built in 1732 and opened by Samuel Jones as a tavern in 1750, will be open from 1 to 3:00 p.m. The 1707 Jones-Faulkner Homestead, 5 High Street, will be open from 3 to […]