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Franklin Farm

Historic Farm and Homestead in Cumberland, RI

Welcome!

Franklin Farm, in Cumberland, RI, is a town-owned historic farm.

Recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, Franklin Farm encompasses over 65 acres of land and includes a mid-19th century Greek Revival-style farmhouse; an early-19th century timber-framed barn; a ca. 1903 dairy barn; and a 20th-century garage.

Used for many years as a dairy farm, the land and buildings now belong to the public, under the direction of the Historic Metcalf-Franklin Farm Preservation Association. Many town programs are run on the site, and the farm is home to a community garden and farm stand.

Summer Science Camp: Life on the Pond

What lives in this Pond? Come to Franklin Farm in Cumberland and learn about the organisms that live in and around a summer pond system. Children will encounter dozens of species as they explore the farm pond and the surrounding meadow. They will observe animal behaviors and have opportunities to gather and record data, form opinions, test their theories, listen to each other, re-test their theories and draw new conclusions about life near a pond.

This is a novel experience in playing outside, making new friends, and building background knowledge in the life sciences. Instructor Kathy Lambert is a Certified Teacher and Environmental Specialist. Cost: $100 For Children who have completed Kindergarten through Grade 3

For more info, see: https://sites.google.com/site/franklinfarmsummersciencecamp/ or email: farmsciencecamp@gmail.com.

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For more information, contact:

The Historic Metcalf-Franklin Farm Preservation Association (MFFPA)
attn: Frank Geary, President
P.O. Box 7943
Cumberland, RI 02864

or call Frank Geary at 401-333-2123

© The Historic Metcalf-Franklin Farm Preservation Association (MFFPA)
P.O. Box 7943
Cumberland, RI 02864