Orchard House has re-opened with Timed-Entry Admission and a face mask requirement for all visitors and staff. Timed-Entry Admission guarantees a visit on the date and time of your choosing, but we accommodate "walk-in" visitors as well. Access to our gardens and grounds remains free and available to all year-round.
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“The Angel and the Demon” - Good and Evil in the Life and Literature of Louisa May Alcott
July 2023
July 31 - August 4, 2023
"Time Travelers" Camp
August 7 - 11, 2023
"Write Stuff!" Creating Writing Camp
Youngsters ages 8 - 12 are invited to join in our uniquely entertaining and educational virtual week-long intensives. History lovers and aspiring authors will enjoy distinctly creative and fun experiences, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to inclement weather, the February 23rd showing is POSTPONED to MARCH 2nd
Treat yourself to a February full of Marches!
All four major motion pictures of Little Women (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) will be shown chronologically on consecutive Thursdays in February in collaboration with The Concord Players. $10 per person per film. Reservations required as seating is limited; concessions available
"The Angel and the Demon" -
Good and Evil in the Life and Literature of Louisa May Alcott
What motivated the author so famously lauded as "The Children's Friend" to examine the dark side of humanity, and how did her interest in good and evil play out in her own life? These and many other questions will be fodder for thoughtful examination and lively discussion during this year's Series — don't miss a moment!
To be considered as a Presenter, please submit a one-page proposal and brief biography by March 31, 2023
Participate through December 31st;
Donations accepted year-round!
Walk, run, stroll, or shimmy during our fun, fitness-focused event that can be done anywhere in the world, in any weather! Participants, their families, friends, and fans are invited to virtually join UTA PIPPIG -- marathon legend, fitness motivator, and event Honorary Chair -- to support our public education and historic preservation initiatives.
A unique opportunity to 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 in honor of the fact that Orchard House (circa 1650) was home to not one but two Concord Minute Men in 1775! Be on the look-out for details about next year's concert in late November 2023. Happy Holidays!
Be part of an extraordinary event when Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer John Matteson and award-winning screenwriter Scott Halvorson discuss the process of turning a celebrated biography into a compelling screenplay. Held in person at The Concord School of Philosophy on the grounds of Orchard House. Seating is limited; reservations strongly urged.
Offered in conjunction with the 2022 Concord Festival of Authors (discover other CFA events)
Writers of all abilities (18 years+) are invited to join Lara Wilson -- author, writing teacher, and co-creator of Be Well Be Here -- and author/educator Jeannine Atkins for uniquely inspiring programming derived from the thoughts, words, and lives of the Alcotts and Marches. Experiment with engaging the observational mode, wisely choose expressive language that resonates, and discover other writing techniques that open your mind, ease your intellect, and ignite your inner wisdom!
'Learning's Altar' - The Rise of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning in Concord and Beyond
This year’s Summer Series offered an in-depth examination of the history of adult education around the world, and how programs like The Concord School of Philosophy revolutionized attitudes toward lifelong learning and intellectual growth.
Academy Award winner Chris Cooper joins Orchard House Executive Director Jan Turnquist for a scintillating Zoom webinar about the making of Greta Gerwig’s 2019 Little Women film! We are extremely grateful to Mr. Cooper for giving generously of his time so that all proceeds from this event can benefit Orchard House’s educational programs and historic preservation!
Orchard House Executive Director Jan Turnquist’s special Zoom webinar guest for this year’s Concord Festival of Authors is award-winning historical fiction author Katherine Sherbrooke, who will discuss her new novel, Leaving Coy’s Hill, as well as the connections between celebrated Concord resident Louisa May Alcott and the novel’s central character, Lucy Stone.
Celebrate the latest publication from the Pulitzer Prize-winning pen of John Matteson -- A Worse Place Than Hell: How the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg Changed a Nation -- by watching the Virtual Book Launch hosted by Orchard House Executive Director Jan Turnquist on Tuesday, February 9, 2021!
"Welcome to Our Home" offers an interactive tour with an expert living history guide, allowing for intimate access to fascinating anecdotes about the Alcotts' lives and times. 19th Century games, songs, and a treasure hunt round out this memorable experience suitable for all ages. Offered the fourth Saturday of each month through November, as well as during February and April school vacation.
Please note that due to COVID-19, these tours are temporarily suspended
Walk, run, stroll, or shimmy to feel the joy of movement and benefit Orchard House! Support our educational programming and preservation efforts by participating in or donating to our Annual Walk/Run
Can't participate? Gift Registrations and Donations also accepted!
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Event registration has concluded for 2022, but donations are accepted year-round. Please consider a gift in any amount today to keep the doors of Orchard House open for many tomorrows to come!
Orchard House has re-opened with a face mask requirement for all visitors and staff, and Timed-Entry Admission, which is available to reserve online; we also welcome "walk-in" visitors. As always, our gardens and grounds remain free and accessible to all, while Virtual Tours are an option to experience Orchard House from the comfort of your own home.
399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742 USA
General Phone: 978.369.4118
Open today | 10:00 am – 05:00 pm |
November - March Hours of Operation:
Weekdays, 11 am - 3:30 pm; Saturdays, 10 am - 5 pm; Sundays, 1 - 5 pm
CLOSED: January 1st - 3rd, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve
Open at Noon: Patriots' Day (third Monday in April - April 17th in 2023)
Open Extended Hours (10 am - 5 pm): Veterans' Day, day after Thanksgiving, weekdays between Christmas and New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr Day, & February School Vacation weekdays
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