The circa-1639/1640 homestead site of Pilgrim John Howland, marked by cellar holes and a 1921 memorial stone, combined with an adjoining 3.5-acre town-owned woodland along Howlands Lane near the mouth of the Jones River.
What to expect
Trails
0.1-mile trail at the homestead plus a 0.15-mile trail through the adjacent woodland, easy
Dogs
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Accessibility
No ADA access
Managed by
John Howland Society / Town of Kingston Conservation Department
781-585-0517 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is John Howland Home Site open today?
John Howland Home Site is a public preserve in Kingston, MA. Posted hours: Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. That's the town default unless posted otherwise..
No, hunting is not allowed on either the homestead or the adjoining woodland.
Can I bring my dog to John Howland Home Site?
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is John Howland Home Site wheelchair accessible?
No ADA access