Coggeshall Farm Museum
About This Museum
People come to Coggeshall Farm Museum not for grand exhibits, but to feel the salty Rhode Island air and step squarely into the late 18th century. It's a living history farm where the scent of woodsmoke hangs in the air and heritage breed sheep might bleat a greeting as you wander between the weathered saltbox house and barn. You'll find costumed interpreters busy with daily chores like hearth cooking or tending the gardens, making history feel less like a lesson and more like a conversation. It’s a wonderfully immersive, hands-on escape that’s more about atmosphere than artifacts.
Collection Highlights
The real highlights are the living elements: the sprawling kitchen garden bursting with period-accurate produce, the patient oxen in their pasture, and watching blacksmithing demonstrations where sparks literally fly.
Visitor Information
It's located at 1 Colt Drive in Bristol, right on the beautiful Colt State Park coastline, so you can easily make a full day of exploring farms and ocean views.
Architecture & Building
The main buildings are classic New England saltboxes—modest, wooden structures with steeply pitched roofs that look like they've grown right out of the land.
Contact & Location
Address: Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1, Colt Drive, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island, 02809, United States
Phone: +1 800-733-1830
Website: Visit Website
