Celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of our region at the Open Farm Day event on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at historic Wakamatsu Farm. This free, family-friendly event will run from 10 AM to 2 PM, offering an opportunity to explore the farm’s unique history and the ongoing conservation efforts supported by ARC.
Wakamatsu Farm is not just a beautiful landscape; it is a site of profound historical and cultural significance. The site is the ancestral homeland of the Nisenan and Miwok people, the region’s indigenous inhabitants for thousands of years. In 1869, Wakamatsu Farm became the first Japanese settlement in the United States. Following the Gold Rush, many Japanese immigrants settled in California, seeking new opportunities and contributing significantly to the state’s agricultural development. The Farm was then stewarded for 140 years by the pioneering Veerkamp family until ARC purchased the 272-acre property from them to preserve the site’s natural and cultural resources
Open Farm Day Highlights Include:
Wakamatsu Farm is located at 941 Cold Springs Rd in Placerville. The suggested parking donation of $10 contributes to the ongoing maintenance of the farm.
Guests are encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy the scenic surroundings.