Watson Farm

Watson Farm is an agricultural museum spanning over 300 acres with pastures, gardens, and traditional New England buildings including a central farmhouse and multiple outbuildings. The site features livestock areas, vegetable fields, and structures that show how a farming family lived and worked here.

The farm was founded in 1789 and remained under cultivation by the Watson family for five generations, who adapted their farming methods over two centuries. This continuous use shows how agriculture in the region evolved.

The site maintains heritage livestock breeds and shows traditional farming practices that help visitors understand sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods. These methods reflect how people here have worked with the land over generations.

Visitors can join guided tours, farming workshops, and purchase fresh produce at the summer farmer's market. Comfortable walking shoes are advisable since the property covers substantial ground to explore.

The residents of the 1796 house still raise cattle and sheep for beef, lamb, and wool production on the property. This is one of the few active historical farms where actual agricultural work continues today.

Location: Rhode Island

Inception: 1789

GPS coordinates: 41.52050,-71.38070

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46