Col. James Barrett Farm

Colonel James Barrett Farm is a colonial-era farm near Concord featuring a farmhouse, barns, and auxiliary structures set within agricultural fields. The property includes original buildings and outbuildings that have been carefully maintained to reflect its 18th-century character.

The farm served as a supply storage point during the American Revolution before British forces tried to recover the weapons and ammunition. Local residents took action to prevent the British from seizing these resources through quick thinking and concealment.

The farm reveals how a colonial family lived and worked through its preserved buildings and everyday objects from that era. Visitors can see evidence of daily tasks, family life, and the rhythms of agricultural work as it was conducted in the 1700s.

The farm is accessible for walking around the exterior and viewing the buildings from outside, with footpaths guiding visitors through the property. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended since the site includes open fields and rural paths.

Rather than hiding weapons in the buildings, the family buried military supplies in nearby fields to keep them completely out of sight from approaching British troops. This quick decision became crucial to preserving resources needed for the larger conflict that followed.