The Cobblestone Farm and Museum is an historical museum located in Ann Arbor Michigan.[1][2] It gets its name from the cobblestone used to build the farmhouse.[3] The museum is located in Buhr Park on property that was originally in Pittsfield Township before being annexed by the city of Ann Arbor.[2][4]
The site of the Cobblestone Farm had been a farm as far back as 1824 and remained an operating farm well into the late 20th century.[5] The neoclassical farmhouse was built in 1844 for naval surgeon Dr.Benahah Ticknor on a main road between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on property he had purchased in 1835.[3][4][5][6] The farm was purchased in 1881 by William Campbell and stayed in his family until its sale to the city of Ann Arbor in 1972.[7] Restored to its mid-nineteenth-century appearance, the farm today serves to provide a glimpse into the pioneer history of the surrounding community. [1][8] The site was acquired by the city of Ann Arbor as a city park and is leased to the Cobblestone Farm Association.[2] In addition to its educational mission, the farm also serves as a venue for festive occasions such as picnics, fairs and weddings.[5]
