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Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc. ('IWF') is
a preservation organization dedicated to the stewardship of two historic
structures located in what is now South Acton, Massachusetts -- the Jones Tavern
and the Faulkner House.
The Iron Work Farm name derives from the original name of
a 1,000-acre plantation which was granted in 1654 to
Major Simon Willard, a founder of Concord. The land grant was acquired by the Concord Iron Works Company
about 1660 and became the location of the first village settlement
in Acton between 1700 and 1710. The area was incorporated as a town in 1735.
The purpose of Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc. is to study the documents and preserve the tangible landmarks connected with this village, which later was a prominent commercial center in the railroad era from 1845 to 1900.
Coming Events at Iron Work Farm
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July-October |
Monthly open houses at Jones Tavern and Faulkner Homestead
on the last Sunday of each month, from 3-5 p.m. This year, in
honor of the town of Acton’s 275th anniversary, our monthly open houses
will feature themes based on life in Acton in the past. |
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Saturday, October 2 |
IWF Annual Meeting and Open Tap Room with live music, festivities, food, and craft-brewed beers & ales – all at Jones Tavern following our Annual Meeting! (This is also the opening reception for the Paint-out / Art-out Show & Sale.) |
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October 23rd & 24th |
Art exhibit and Open House at Jones Tavern coinciding with Acton Open Studios weekend. (This is your last chance to view -- and buy -- works created by local artists for the Acton 275th Anniversary Paint-out / Art-out Show & Sale.) |
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| April 2011 (preview) | Patriots' Day celebration will include the drawing in the raffle for the Civil War Reproduction Quilt that is currently being crafted by Mothertown Quilters of Lancaster, Massachusetts. (Details below and at Mothertown Quilters web site) |
Registration is now open for the Acton 275th Anniversary Paint-out / Art-out Event.
Regardless of age, you're invited to register & participate in the Acton 275th Anniversary Paint-out / Art-out Event.
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Patriots' Day 2011 Civil War Reproduction Quilt Raffle Tickets are now available!
It's not too early to buy a raffle ticket for the Civil War Reproduction Quilt being crafted by Mothertown Quilters for the drawing to be held on Patriots' Day (April 18) 2011...
(click above to visit our e-store to purchase tickets)
Events of early 2010 at Iron Work Farm
The Equinox Event -- with live music, food & spirits, dancing, and a silent auction -- was held at Exchange Hall, recently restored and just reopened, situated just across Main Street from Jones Tavern. Proceeds from the March 20th event exceeded our expectations, and every penny realized will help us to continue the restoration and preservation of our two historic, South Acton structures.
Click above to read WickedLocal coverage of the Equinox Event.
The Patriots' Day Event -- both IWF properties, the Faulkner House and Jones Tavern, were open to the public with a variety of displays to appeal to visitors of all ages, and re-enactors from 'both sides' encamped on the grounds. Transportation from parking at Town Hall to the Hosmer House as well as the Faulkner House and Jones Tavern was provided by trackless trollies.
The Faulkner House and Jones Tavern Open House in May -- offered a talk on herbs of the 1735 period and featured creation of a small herb garden typical of that period. Visitors had a chance to observe quilt makers as they started work on a Civil War reproduction quilt similar to one that will be auctioned by IWF and Mothertown Quilters in April of 2011, in celebration of Patriots' Day.
IWF Newsletters
Click on 'Newsletters' to the left for a list of current & past IWF newsletters.
Volunteer Opportunities
director1@ironworkfarm.org to indicate your interest.Many volunteer opportunities are available. Restoration of Jones Tavern is on-going, and maintenance of the Faulkner House is never-ending. To volunteer, begin by E-mailing us at
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