Historic Preservation | Watson Farm
455 North Main Road, Jamestown, RI 02835
Voice - Main Phone
Walk-in; Become a member of Historic New England by phone at 617-994-5910 or online.
Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Students $3, Historic New England members and Jamestown residents Free; Historic New England Annual Membership: Individual $50, Household $65, Student $25, Contributor $125, Supporter $250, Sustainer $500, Ambassador $1,000, Appleton Circle $2,500.
Jamestown
Description
A 265-acre property, a house built in 1796, which today is a working family farm. During open hours, take a self-guided walking tour, participate in an outdoor workshop, explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities. Using innovative sustainable practices, the managers of Watson Farm continue the tradition of pastoral husbandry, grazing Heritage Red Devon cattle and sheep on the scenic seaside pastures. The farmers produce 100% grass-fed beef and lamb and wool blankets for local markets. The house, still used as the farmers’ residence, is not open to the public.
What's Here
Providing organization
Historic New England
Historic New England is the oldest and largest regional heritage organization in the nation. Engages diverse audiences in developing a deeper understanding and enjoyment of New England home life by being the national leader in collecting, preserving, and using significant buildings, landscapes, archives, stories, and objects from the past to today.