Rocky Nook is a property owned by the PJHS. Located on a small peninsula of land, Rocky Nook represents the core of the farmstead purchased by John Howland from John Jenny in 1638 and held by three generations of Howlands. Upon John’s passing, the property went to his second eldest son, Joseph, who in turn gave it to his son James. James sold the property off in pieces, with the last being sold out of the Howland hands in 1725 (until the PJHS reacquired the land in 1920).

Over the years our Society has led archaeological digs at the site to learn more about John Howland and his family's lives. Take a peak into the progress of the project by reading the articles listed to the right.