Orchard House is CLOSED through at least June 30, 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions

Every gift counts!

All donations support education and preservation efforts at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, "The Home of Little Women" (and so much more!) in Historic Concord, Massachusetts -- one of the most beloved and authentically maintained historic sites in the country for over 100 years.  Private contributions enable us to literally keep our doors open so future generations may continue to discover the incredible legacy of the Alcott family and the invaluable life lessons of Little Women.

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Donations in Action

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Educational Offerings

Educational Offerings

Educational Offerings

Collaboration with Concord Public Schools enhances the study of local history for second graders, provides stewardship projects for high schoolers, and supports cultural exchange initiatives with our Japanese "Sister City," Nanae

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Living History

Educational Offerings

Educational Offerings

 Highly interactive Living History tours, programs, and special events are lively, enjoyable ways to make the past accessible to intergenerational local, national, and international audiences 

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Girl Scout Programs

Educational Offerings

Girl Scout Programs

Scout programming not only fulfills badge requirements, but encourages study of the past to enrich the future, and develops awareness of the vital importance of advocating for personal agency and social justice

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Adult & Teacher Workshops

Adult & Teacher Workshops

Adult & Teacher Workshops

Adult and teacher education opportunities attract scholars from around the world, keeping the Alcott legacy vibrant and relevant in today's world

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Preservation Efforts

Adult & Teacher Workshops

Adult & Teacher Workshops

From repairing a 350-year-old structure to installing innovative climate control technology, Orchard House sustains itself and our planet

Donating to Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House

Selecting the "Donate" button on this page will take you to our secure PayPal processing site.  Please note that you do not need to have or create a PayPal account.  To donate without having/creating a PayPal account, please choose the option to donate with a credit or debit card, and enter your own payment information.


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Not interested in donating online?  No problem!  Download, print, and mail a Remittance Card or call us at 978.369.4118 and we will be happy to process your contribution over the phone.


Thank you!


To discuss other donation options -- such as bequests or gifts of securities -- please phone Executive Director Jan Turnquist at 978.369.4118 x102, email jturnquist@louisamayalcott.org, or download forms for Gifting Securities.


Membership in "Friends of the Alcotts" allows you to support Orchard House even more and receive benefits of  free admission to regular guided tours, discounts on special programs/events and in our Museum Store, and special "Members Only " invitations.  Admission Gift Certificates allow you to share Orchard House with others.  Memberships and Admission Gift Certificates may be ordered via our online Museum Store.

Support a Treasured Place

Tax-deductible contributions to Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House are immediately put to good use, funding our efforts to remain open and provide educational offerings that impact visitors of all ages from around the corner as well as across the globe.  Your donation therefore sustains us as we endeavor to sustain you and future generations.


Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity!

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