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A unique opportunity to enjoy beloved holiday music performed by talented Revolutionary War re-enactors was provided in our acoustically inspiring School of Philosophy!  Centuries combined to produce an unforgettable evening of merriment as The Concord Minute Men Fife & Drum Corps offered delightful medleys of seasonal songs while honoring the fact that Orchard House (c. 1650) was home to two Concord Minute Men in 1775!

Next year's concert date will be posted in Fall 2025

The sights, scents, sounds, and sensibilities of an Alcottian Christmas celebration came alive within our festively decorated rooms and through interactions with Living History portrayers as Victorian music, games, crafts and more were enjoyed by all!  

Next year's program dates will be posted in Fall 2025

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Orchard House will be decorated for the holidays through January 12, 2025

Youngsters ages 8 - 12 participated in our uniquely entertaining and educational week-long intensive, experimenting  with writing poetry, fiction, correspondence, journaling, and stories inspired by nature and art.  Campers got the rare chance to spend time writing in Louisa's room, closely observed wonderful artifacts in the House, and immersed themselves in the beautiful grounds of The Wayside and Ralph Waldo Emerson's garden.  In addition, they found ways to move their physical bodies and enjoyed games that encouraged playfulness, inspiration, and creativity, making memories to last a lifetime!

Youngsters ages 8-12 participated in a joyful, varied week of activities inspired by the March family and their fictional friends and neighbors from Little Women, as well as the real-life Alcotts.  Crafts, games, nature walks, writing, reading, reflecting, performing a play, and even exciting "you are there!" history lessons and live Colonial music courtesy of The Concord Minute Men re-enactors!  Adults are now clamoring for a Little Women Camp, too, so keep your eyes peeled for next Summer's offerings!

"The Alcotts & Resilience"

Scholars and attendees from around the world converged in person and tuned in  virtually to enjoy a most inspiring, enlightening, and entertaining week of presentations and discussions -- as well as the world premiere reading of Act I of a new adaptation of Little Women by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson! 

In honor of the Concord Free Public Library's Sesquicentennial and Concord Museum's celebratory "Perpetual Invitation . . ." exhibit, Orchard House displayed many rarely-seen artifacts related to May Alcott's life and artistic career in every room along our guided tour.  Visitors were enlightened by, impressed with, and astonished at May’s talent, and came away with a greater appreciation for this gifted artist whose life (all too brief . . .), joie de  vivre, and legacy continue to uplift and enrich us!

Treating ourselves to a February full of Marches, all four major motion pictures of Little Women (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) were shown chronologically on consecutive Thursdays in collaboration with and celebration of The Concord Players, honoring their Spring 2023 Decennial Production of Little Women [The Musical]!

Academy Award winner Chris Cooper joined 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!

"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 these tours are temporarily suspended