Coggeshall Farm Museum

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Coggeshall Farm Museum

Step back in time and experience the life of Rhode Island's salt marsh farmers in the late 18th cent Time doesn't stand still around here, and neither will you!
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Stroll our 18th-century farm or get your hands dirty learning how ordinary tenant farmers lived in the late 1700s. Meet rare-breed livestock, tend heirloom vegetables, and visit our historic farmhouse.

09/03/2026

Hey homeschool families! There are still limited spaces available for Homeschool Day workshops on September 10 and 22 at Coggeshall Farm Museum. These hands-on workshops cover a variety of topics like pigs, rope making, goats, dirty jobs, baking bread, making paper, and making historic tea. Pre-registration is required.

Sign up for workshops on September 10: https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/homeschool-day-september-10-2026/

Sign up for workshops on September 22: https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/homeschool-day-september-22-2026/

09/01/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY, September 5, to celebrate a Rhode Island favorite: the jonnycake! 🌽 Visit the corn crop, grind corn by hand, watch cooking demonstrations in our historic farmhouse, play games, and purchase RI White Cap Flint Corn Jonnycake mix from Solid Rock Farm! Learn more and get tickets at https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/jonnycake-day-2026/

08/26/2026

Welcome the arrival of fall with the Coggeshall Farm Harvest Festival on September 19! 🍂🍎 Enjoy demonstrations like oxen plowing and cider making, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, shop New England artisan crafts, play games, and more. See the list of vendors, view the schedule, and get your tickets at https://www.coggeshallfarm.org/harvest

The Coggeshall Farm Harvest Festival is sponsored by WaterRower, BankNewport, The Coffee Depot, Graphix Plus, Capital City Financial, and Pivotal Brewing Company.

08/25/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY, August 29, for Music and Arts on the Farm! Hear Old Sturbridge Village musicians play some tunes, learn about historic instruments, and meet Deborah O’Connor, a local silhouette artist. You can also sign up to get a custom silhouette keepsake made! Pre-registration is required for custom silhouettes. Learn more at https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/music-and-arts-on-the-farm-part-2/

08/22/2026

ONE WEEK until Music and Arts on the Farm! Hear the Old Sturbridge Village musicians play some tunes, learn about historic instruments, and stop by the kids’ craft table to work on a masterpiece of your own! PLUS: Be sure to sign up for a custom silhouette created by artist Deborah O’Connor, known as The Silhouette Lady. Learn more at https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/music-and-arts-on-the-farm-part-2/

08/21/2026

Registration is now open for September Homeschool Days! From gardening to animal care to crafts and more, Homeschool Day workshops are a great way to bring history to life. This September, we have two Homeschool Days, each with different workshop options designed to inspire your child's natural curiosity. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

Sign up for September 10 Workshops: https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/homeschool-day-september-10-2026/

Sign up for September 22 Workshops: https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/homeschool-day-september-22-2026/

08/20/2026

ONE MONTH until the Coggeshall Farm Harvest Festival! Join Coggeshall Farm Museum on September 19 as we celebrate the culmination of our farming season and the rich heritage of the land and sea. See special demonstrations like cider making, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, play games, shop artisan vendors, listen to music, and enjoy regional food and drinks. Tickets are on sale now! Learn more at https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/harvest-festival-2026/

08/14/2026

TOMORROW! Join us on August 15 as we explore the fascinating process of turning the flax plant into the fiber that was used to make linen clothing, rope, and more in the late 18th century. Learn more at https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/flax-to-fiber/

Address

1 C**t Drive
Bristol, RI
02809

Website

http://www.coggeshallfarm.org/

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