FRIENDS OF PROWSE FARM

In 1975, upon the death of Martha Peabody Prowse, a local citizen group, Friends of Prowse Farm, began a ten year battle waged on many political fronts in attempt to defeat the rezoning of the property, by pursuing their goals of assuring public access to Prowse Farm and educating the public about the Massachusetts agriculture and history.

In 1993, the Friends of Prowse Farm prevail against the influence of political and corporate ambition, by preserving 44 prime acres of Prowse Farm, by signing a management agreement with the present property owners, Meditech. As a result of forging a common bond, the Friends of Prowse Farm, continue to honor the property with public access for recreational/educational programs and events, which include the annual Farm City Festival, Native American Pow-Wow, Artists In Residence, Ty-Rods Club Old Timers' Reunion, Rhode Island Carriage Association Pleasure Drive and Greater Boston Family Day & Jewish Music Festival.