Oak Grove Farm, Historic farmstead in Millis, United States.
Oak Grove Farm is a farmstead in Millis with a wooden house featuring an asymmetrical eight-bay facade that has been modified across different periods. The property includes several historic buildings and fields that document the rural heritage of the area.
The property has been farmed since 1677 when Josiah Rockwood owned the land and later became New England's largest dairy operation. This transformation to large-scale production shaped the region across generations.
The farm shows how agriculture evolved in Massachusetts, from early settlers to the time when it became one of the region's largest dairy operations. Visitors can see how the buildings and fields reflect the importance of this economic shift.
The property can be accessed from two parking areas and features marked walking paths with maps available on site. The trails guide visitors through different sections of the grounds, allowing you to explore the historic buildings and fields at your own pace.
The town of Millis purchased the property in 1984 to prevent development and preserve one of the last open spaces near the town center. This action allowed the rural character of the region to survive despite growing urbanization.
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