Philemon Wright/Asa Locke Farm, Winchester, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP
Philemon Wright/Asa Locke Farm is a historic farm in Massachusetts with old buildings, fields, and pastures. The property displays traditional wooden structures, maintained grasslands, and small paths that wind through the grounds.
The farm was established in the 1700s and operated as an active farmstead for the Wright family for many years. It was later listed in the National Register of Historic Places to preserve its importance to early American settlement history.
The farm carries the names of early settler families who worked and shaped the land across generations. Visitors can see how the buildings and fields reflect the agricultural daily life from past times.
The farm is easily accessible by road and open to the public during designated visit hours. Information signs explain the history and buildings, and guided tours or special events occasionally take place to help visitors understand farm life.
The farm served as a gathering place for community conversations and shared work across many decades, playing a broader role in local life than farming alone. This deep connection to community makes it a place where personal stories and collective memory converge.
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