On Aug 10th, we traveled through the small community of Norwell on the way into Hull. I noticed in passing a historical marker for Jacobs Farm, then another for Jacobs Pond, then a sign for Jacobs Creek and Jacobs trail. Looking them up on the map, Bruce suddenly remembered hiking there as a youth, so we decided to check it out.
The pond and the surrounding area is now a conservation area with large tracts set aside for recreational purposes.
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| Boat launch area and north entrance to hiking trails |
A house adjacent to the pond( just out of sight to Bruce's left) was for sale, I thought it would have made a great artist's retreat.but Bruce ix-nayed the idea... "too much snow".
Next we looked for Jacobs Farm.
We never did determine if we were seeing the actual farm ( which is listed at: Jacobs Farm, 86 Jacobs Ln, Norwell, MA). The man in the picture disappeared before we could ask and there were no signs to tell us, but these photos were taken in the right location on the map.
We did find the science center that is located in the center of the farmland ( which unfortunately it was closed ) . We never did determine if we were seeing the actual farm ( which is listed at: Jacobs Farm, 86 Jacobs Ln, Norwell, MA) and we found the We also found community cooperative farm adjacent to Jacobs farm. You can learn mor about this interesting project at: http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x2071997388/Interest-grows-in-Norwell-community-farm
In the town of Norwell we passed 'The Jacobs Farmhouse' on Main Street which was originally built in 1726 by the Jacobs Family, who lived in the home continuously until 1934. It houses many artifacts related to Norwell and is maintained as
a glimpse of farm life in the 1800s. The house currently serves as
headquarters for the Norwell Historical Society. It is open for tours
by appointment only. Sigh. So much to do, so little time.....Maybe on the next visit we will learn more.
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