Howell Living History Farm

Howell Living History Farm, located in Hopewell Township, NJ, is a working farm that authentically recreates rural life from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. While its educational programs focus on agriculture around the year 1900, the land itself lies within a region deeply involved in the Revolutionary War. Farms like Howell’s were vital to sustaining the Continental Army—supplying food, materials, and horses—and embody the essential role agrarian communities played in the fight for independence. Though not the site of a specific battle, Howell Farm preserves the everyday experiences of farmers and families who endured wartime sacrifice and uncertainty, offering a powerful glimpse into how local life fueled the Revolution behind the scenes.