End Riverfest on Sunday by celebrating the arrival of summer with Musketaquid and OARS at The Old Manse. Whether you walk, ride or paddle to the event, bring a picnic and enjoy live music in the orchard starting at 6pm! Live Music - Enjoy songs by Sawyer Lawson & Greg Blair Earth Floats - Add natural materials to Earth Floats and help launch them down […]
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 […]
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, […]
Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William Emerson, “Patriot Preacher” and slave holder. We also see it deeply impacting the lives of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a town famous for the independent spirit of its people, Concord's women have always been leaders, fighting for justice and creating a uniquely American in literature and art. Join us to hear the stories of these remarkable women, and see the places where they made their mark. The Women of Concord Tour will meet […]
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 […]
Be among the first to hear new research uncovering more information about the enslaved people who lived at the Manse and how later residents grappled with questions of enslavement, freedom, and war. From the arrival of British Colonists to the end of the Civil War, we will learn the stories of enslaved people, those who […]
