The Daniels Farmstead Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2003 to preserve a unique historical resource that has survived the modern age in tact. This remarkable find is due to the efforts of Doris Daniels King and her family to preserve the Farm's history and legacy. The Foundation's focus is to provide a place for people to gather, celebrate, and learn the values of a working farm and its traditions. It is our purpose to protect and preserve the rich historically significant farm and buildings located on pristine New England soil, restore the farm to its former splendor, and operate a living museum where local historians, schools, and the general public can learn about the New England Farm life from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Farmstead continues its historic use through active hayfield and farm management. In addition, the Preservation Architectural firm of Chenot & Associates was selected by bid process to correct the state of disrepair of the Farmhouse. The results of the first phase of their contract: schematic drawings, a preliminary project manual of outline specifications, and an action plan comprising an initial cost estimate is funded in part through grants from The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission and the Massachusetts Historic Commission.

We gratefully acknowledge the interest and support from the various Blackstone Town agencies and Preservation MASS. Historic New England holds the Preservation Restriction on this unique property.

The Daniels Farm is not just a place, it's part of a community made up of people who appreciate agriculture, history, education and beauty.  You now have a chance to be part of that community!

You can join the Daniels Farmstead Foundation for the following introductory rates:

Family $35.00 (up to two adults living at the same adress and their children or grandchildren under 18 yrs of age)

Couple $30.00

Individual $25.00

Senior / College Student (with ID) $20

Memberships are tax deductible. 

Membership benefits include special E-notices and periodic member newsletters during the course of the year, special invitations to private events, free parking at public events, complimentary house tours during events, and more!  If you would like to become a member of the Daniels Farmstead Foundation or if you would like to help out on the membership committee, please call Christine at 508-341-6454.

or Send in your membership form and check payment to:

Daniels Farmstead Foundation, Inc.

286 Mendon Street

Blackston, MA  01504

Download the following membership form to send with your payment..

Daniels Farmstead Membership Form

Fall/Winter 2009 Newsletter  Page 1   Page 2

BLACKSTONE VALLEY HERITAGE FARMER'S MARKET will be back Every Sunday from July 11th through October 3rd!

Come enjoy the Daniels Farmstead, an 18th century farmstead and grounds, for a family picnic...shop for homegrown produce, home made treats and local crafters... enjoy a barbecue lunch or bring your own!

Vendors will be restricted to locally grown, locally made items. Daniels Farm volunteers will provide burgers and hot dogs to buy or families can bring their own picnics!

Blackstone Valley Heritage Markets.org

Volunteer Information

We are looking for Volunteers to aid us in various types of service. If you would like to Volunteer at The Daniels Farmstead, please email justine@danielsfarmstead.org.

We greatly appreciate your help and dedication in preserving the traditions and history of New England Farm Life.

Come and enjoy this beautiful piece of New England History!

Thanks to Kristen Casucci of Kristen Casucci, Inc. for volunteering her time to research farm / family papers at the Daniels Farmstead.  Kris specializes in problem titles and survey research and has given many hours to the Daniels Farmstead Foundation, Inc.

Daniels Farm

House Tours