Surprise your daughter who loves her Felicity American Girl Doll with a birthday party or a tea party for her friends at a geniune colonial house! She may even have use of our early American games for her friends to play in our large yard.

Our toy lady may be available to instruct your young lady on how to play French Hoops, Shuttlecock and paddle or Indian Tug of War if requested.




How about a romantic quaint quiet place for your small wedding?

Looking for a place for your Revolutionary re-inactment? What better place then an original spot that Count Rochambeau marched by on his way to Yorktown? We have a large yard. See it here The Joy Homestead is available for rentals to small parties.


Just like the Joy Family would have done in the 1860's imagine having your small family gathering for Thanksgiving at this historic early American Home.

Christmas at the Homestead. Book now to get a date for the Christmas holidays.


Built by the Joy Family sometime in the early 1700's the Joy Homestead is a historic quiet treasure in Cranston. This farmhouse, home to three generations of the Joys, served as the nucleus for what was to become an early industrial center for the area. The Joys were involved in shoe making, felt hat making and operating a grist mill. It is 'tucked away' on Scituate Avenue in the Knightsville section of Cranston.
History of the Joy Homestead

Rental of the Homestead is very affordable. We only provide use of the building and tables and chairs.
Food and drink are to be provided by the group renting the Homestead. Due to state law there is no smoking permitted inside the building. Not handicapped accessible.
The homestead can accommodate gatherings of up to 35 people in its large keeping room bracketed with a fireplace at each end. A small kitchen is available for light refreshments.
We have a large lot of land in the front of the Homestead with room for a large tent.
Step back into history and share your memories with the Joy Homestead circa 1778.
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