IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT VISITING ORCHARD HOUSE & COVID-19

  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! 

 "The Divining Power of Women:

Louisa May Alcott and the Fight for Woman Suffrage" ~ POSTPONED to 2021 

To celebrate the 19th Amendment's Centennial, this year’s adult education gathering and teacher workshop will explore the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the journey toward securing woman suffrage both here and abroad.

 "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, "Welcome to Our Home" tours have been temporarily postponed

The Providence (RI) Athenaeum will host a virtual "meeting" with Louisa May Alcott -- portrayed by Orchard House Executive Director Jan Turnquist on November 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm.  Discover the courage and determination of this unconventional Victorian woman and her unusual family in a unique and unforgettable way!

Join Emmy Award-winning Orchard House Executive Director Jan Turnquist on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 pm for "Little Women From Page to Screen" -- her own insider's perspective on the Concord, MA/Hollywood collaboration that helped Director Greta Gerwig turn a beloved book into a film sensation with attention to detail and historic integrity!

 Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Matteson on Sunday, October 25th at 7:00 pm as he explores how three New Englanders -- Louisa May Alcott, Arthur B. Fuller, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. -- used their experiences of war to come to terms with the expectations and legacies of their illustrious and often difficult fathers. 

 We've gone Virtual! 

Runners, walkers, and all those who support them are invited to virtually join elite marathon legend UTA PIPPIG in support of our public education and historic preservation initiatives during our 15th Annual Benefit Walk/Run from September 10 - 20, 2020!

 We are always so delighted and honored by the interest shown in Orchard House by our many Japanese supporters!

Now, with our Virtual Walk/Run, people in Japan -- and anywhere! -- can participate and/or donate