Step back into the pages of history to find out what it was like to live in the time of the Alcotts! Expert, authentically costumed staff and volunteers portray Alcott family members to introduce youngsters aged 7 and up to life in the 19th Century generally and within the Alcott home particularly. An interactive tour, […]
Step back into the pages of history to find out what it was like to live in the time of the Alcotts! Expert, authentically costumed staff and volunteers portray Alcott family members to introduce youngsters aged 7 and up to life in the 19th Century generally and within the Alcott home particularly. An interactive tour, […]
Suitable for all ages! Ideal for families! Take a trip into the past as you have an interactive tour of Orchard House with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times; play a 19th-century game and […]
Enjoy the elegant atmosphere of Concord’s oldest hotel in the company of Louisa May Alcott (as portrayed by Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of Orchard House – The Home of Little Women)! “Miss Alcott” will share stories from her unconventional upbringing, family friendships with Emerson, Thoreau, and the Hawthorne’s, the joys and challenges of being an […]
Valentine Tea with Louisa May Alcott Seating #1 at Colonial Inn On February 15th, join "Louisa May Alcott" (portrayed by Orchard House's own Jan Turnquist) for a lively, interactive, and heartwarming experience along with Harney & Sons Little Women Orchard House Blend Tea and the Inn's delightful savory and sweet treats! Limited spaces remain for […]
Suitable for all ages! Ideal for families! Take a trip into the past during an interactive tour of Orchard House with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times; play a 19th-century game and sing period songs […]
An hour-long interactive tour with an expert Living History guide allows for intimate access to fascinating anecdotes about the Alcotts' lives and times, with 19th Century games, songs, and a treasure hunt rounding out this memorable experience suitable for all ages
We'll be Virtual -- and perhaps In-Person, too! Runners, walkers, and all those who support them are invited to virtually join elite marathon legend and joyful fitness motivator UTA PIPPIG in support of our public education and historic preservation initiatives during the Annual Benefit Walk/Run October 14 - 24, 2021. "If the fates allow," as Louisa liked to […]
Our beloved, family-favorite holiday event is back! Experience all the joys of Christmas through seasonal sights, scents, and sounds within the festive, tastefully decorated Alcott home as our Annual Holiday Living History Program returns after a three-year absence. Visit with the Alcotts, their notable neighbors, and faithful friends while they prepare for holiday celebrations. Enjoy […]
Colonial Concord Christmas Concert Performed by The Concord Minute Men Fife & Drum Corps A unique opportunity awaits! Enjoy beloved holiday music performed by talented Revolutionary War re-enactors in an evocative space Centuries combine to produce an unforgettable evening of merriment when The Concord Minute Men Fife & Drum Corps offers a delightful medley of holiday favorites such as "I Saw Three Ships," "Away in a Manger," "Good King Wenceslas," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Deck the Halls," "Joy to the World," "Ding Dong Merrily on High," "Here Comes Santa Claus," "Up on the House Top," and many others within The Concord School of Philosophy at Orchard House And did you know that Orchard House (c. 1650) was home to not one but two Concord Minute Men in 1775? Timothy Hoar Sr and Jr both enlisted the day after watching The British (aka "Redcoats") Line of March go right by their venerable home, continuing a tradition of courageous action begun generations before by their ancestor, John Hoare. Discover more about Orchard House through the ages at www.louisamayalcott.org. Seating for this special event is limited; reservations are required Admission is free, but donations are most welcome Orchard House and The Concord School of Philosophy as "mask-friendly" indoor spaces, but masks are optional for attendees; complimentary masks are available for those who wish to wear them Tuesday 19 December 2023 7:00 pm Concord School of Philosophy DETAILS / TICKETS
