Looking for that perfect photo in a historic place? Join us the first Sunday of each month for photo opportunities with two of the Old Manse’s most-photographed collection items: the owl and Emerson’s chair. We’ll have a tablet available with filters that will turn your image into a historical tin-type image for just the right […]
Five Concord-area Organizations Offer 36 Activities to Connect Families with Arts and Nature this Summer Concord, MA – July 30, 2020 - Concord and Metrowest organizations have collaborated to launch Summer Quest, a new, free summer program of outdoor and socially-safe activities to complete for fun rewards. The Umbrella Arts Center's Arts & Environment Program, […]
About Spirits of the Old Manse Encounter the literary spirits of The Old Manse Friday and Saturday of Halloween weekend. Join us for attic tours, art activities for children and families, readings of spooky stories written by Nathanial Hawthorne, and stay for s’mores around our fire pit! Attic tours are 30 minutes in length and […]
After a hiatus during the pandemic, The Umbrella Arts & Environment Program and Trustees of Reservations have partnered once again to bring the traditional Musketaquid Winter Solstice celebration back to historic Concord! With some COVID modifications, the ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 21 from 6-7:30PM outdoors on the side lawn at The Old […]
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that helped to define the American […]
The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Weather permitting, tours will begin outdoors with an introduction and welcome prior to entering the house. Upon arrival, […]
Musketaquid Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 23, 2022, 10:00am - 3:00pm The Old North Bridge at Minute Man National Historical Park & The Old Manse The Umbrella's Arts & Environment program continues to create solace, community, and reconnection with nature. Please join us for our annual Musketaquid Earth Day celebration which will take place at […]
Tour The Old Manse, tours offered hourly 11am - 3pm
Tour The Old Manse, tours offered hourly 11am - 3pm
Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Join us Friday, February 10th and Saturday, February 11th for "Romance at the Manse" Candlelight Tours. On this special candlelight tour, explore stories of love from the Old Manse. You’ll learn about the Revolutionary War widow who fell in love with a boarder, the […]
