Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided tour only. Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Following your tour, enjoy our reading room, scavenger hunt, writing activities, and more!

Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays
11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Admission is free. Suggested Donation $5/person

You do not need to take a tour to visit the grounds.