Liberty Farm

Liberty Farm is a brick residence in Federal style located at 116 Mower Street with five bays, Doric columns supporting the front portico, and decorative sidelight windows. The house retains its original interior details, including fireplace surrounds and period features typical of early 19th century design.

Construction of the house took place in 1810 and it later became part of the Underground Railroad network that helped enslaved people escape to free northern states. The property received National Historic Landmark designation in 1974 in recognition of this crucial role.

From 1847 to 1881, abolitionists Abby Kelley Foster and Stephen Symonds Foster lived here while working for the end of slavery and broader social reform. The couple turned this residence into a hub for their activism in the Worcester area.

The property functions as a private residence, so exterior viewing from the street is possible but interior access is restricted. Walking around the neighborhood allows you to appreciate the architectural style and get a sense of the historic area.

Residents Abby and Stephen Foster refused to pay property taxes as a protest against Abby's lack of voting rights as a woman. This act of civil disobedience was an unusual statement about equal rights during their era.

Location: Worcester

Inception: 1810

GPS coordinates: 42.28056,-71.86000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44