Combining Adventures: Maple at Coggeshall Farm, Bristol, Rhode Island
As the maple season begins, I decided to begin this year’s Adventures in Rhode Island and discovered a Festival at a living history site—Coggeshall Farm in Bristol. I planned a trip on Saturday, March 7, 2026, to experience this site that I’d not been aware of. Coggeshall Farm is part of the land acquired by the State of Rhode Island from the Samuel P. Colt estate in 1965. When the land was purchased, the property contained several historic buildings which the Bristol Historical Society aimed to preserve. Their efforts led to this parcel of land being transformed into a museum dedicated to farm life, eventually evolving into a living history farm museum. In 2020, the farm partnered with Old Sturbridge Village, which now manages its daily operations, ensuring the site remains a vibrant educational resource. Upon entering the property, I was greeted warmly by Ethan, who provided me with a map and shared information about the day's activities. The first building I encountered was ...