James Truslow Adams, historian

The Ralph Waldo Emerson House was home to the writer from 1835 until his death in 1882. It was from here that Emerson established himself as an essayist, lecturer and poet, writing most of his enduring works at the round table in his study.

At the center of a renaissance in American ideas, the Emerson House saw the comings and goings of many of the literary and intellectual figures of the 19th century. Today, a National Historic Landmark, the house and grounds remain much as they were in Emerson’s lifetime. A unique blend of family home, museum and pilgrimage site, the Emerson House continues to draw visitors from around the world.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: rwema.org/events

DATE: Sunday, May 17

TIME: 1 – 4 PM; Tours begin on the hour.

LOCATION: Ralph Waldo Emerson House, 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742

ACCESS: The Emerson House is not wheelchair accessible. No public restrooms are available.emer

Photo courtesy of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association

This program is offered by the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures