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SUMMARY:Iron Work Farm open house at Jones Tavern and Faulkner Homestead
DESCRIPTION: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.) \nIn this important anniversary year\, come visit the homes of two families closely involved with the American Revolution.  Jones Tavern\, Acton’s oldest standing tavern\, is open from 1 to 3 p.m.  At the Faulkner Homestead from 3 to 5\, meet members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild\, and also learn about the discoveries  from the recent driveway excavations.  During the open house archaeologist Kimberley Connors will lead volunteers in a further examination of the large dirt pile.  To take part in the dig\, sign up at https://forms.gle/GvmDAWE9afDvoXD7A\, or email Kimberley at dig@archeducation.org. \nNo charge;  parking on site or on nearby MBTA lots. Check www.ironworkfarm.org for more details.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/iron-work-farm-open-house-at-jones-tavern-and-faulkner-homestead-2/
LOCATION:Faulkner Homestead\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:Iron Work Farm open house at Jones Tavern and Faulkner Homestead
DESCRIPTION: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.) \nIn this important anniversary year\, come visit the homes of two families closely involved with the American Revolution.  Explore Acton’s oldest standing tavern from 1 to 3 p.m.\, and at the Faulkner House from 3 to 5\, enjoy the sunshine on the lawn where soldiers gathered with members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild. \nNo charge;  parking on site or nearby. \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/iron-work-farm-open-house-at-jones-tavern-and-faulkner-homestead/
LOCATION:Jones Tavern\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Open House
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SUMMARY:Colonial Whiskey Tasting at Jones Tavern
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMaster 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 will include an introduction to the role of taverns in the community\, the evolution of bourbon from rye to corn\, and the popularity of “punch”. \nHors d’oeuvres of the period will be served.  Period attire is encouraged!  Tickets $50; registration required.  RSVP at www.ironworkfarm.org. \nFree parking on site or on nearby MBTA lots.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/colonial-whiskey-tasting-at-jones-tavern/
LOCATION:Jones Tavern\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Iron Work Farm open houses and living history program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt the Faulkner Homestead\, from 2 to 5 p.m. we will highlight the Faulkner family’s connection to the Salem witch trials\, during which Francis Faulkner’s grandmother and her children were imprisoned. \nMembers of the Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild will also be on hand at the Faulkner House to demonstrate the important role of colonial women in the making of cloth.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/iron-work-farm-open-houses-and-living-history-program/
LOCATION:Jones Tavern\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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SUMMARY:Iron Work Farm Open Houses & Living History Program
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nAt 1:00 at Jones Tavern\, former Acton Minuteman Captain Steve Crosby will read the declaration of the town’s resistance to the restrictions imposed by the British government in 1774. \nAt the Faulkner House\, the home of one of the authors of the declaration\, in connection with one act of local “crown resistance\,” members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild will demonstrate the surge in “home-spun” textiles that took place during that time. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/iron-work-farm-open-houses-living-history-program/
LOCATION:Jones Tavern\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Living History,Open House
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SUMMARY:"Good Night and Sleep Tight"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLater\, 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. \nReception invitations will be provided at the door to be presented upon entering the bed chamber. RSVP is highly recommended. \nThis program is being conducted in conjunction with Acton 250. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 25th \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jones Tavern; 2:00 – 5:00 PM Faulkner House \nPARKING: Parking in nearby South Acton MBTA lot\, within walking Distance. \n  \nThis 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/good-night-and-sleep-tight/
LOCATION:Jones Tavern\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Living History,Open House
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SUMMARY:Open house at the Faulkner Homestead and Jones Tavern
DESCRIPTION:The Iron Work Farm’s two Acton house museums will be open Sunday afternoon\, October 27. \nJones 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. \nThe 1707 Jones-Faulkner Homestead\, 5 High Street\, will be open from 3 to 5:00 p.m.  Visitors can explore the restored rooms of this 1707 “First Period” architectural gem\, the oldest house in Acton and home of the owners of the longtime fulling and grist mills on Fort Pond Brook.  Members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild will be on hand to demonstrate weaving\, spinning and other textile crafts. \nParking is available on-site or nearby.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/open-house-at-the-faulkner-homestead-and-jones-tavern/
LOCATION:Faulkner Homestead\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Open House
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