All afternoon, visitors can enjoy the house and its exhibits at their own pace on self-guided tours. They can also listen to Dickinson's poetry and sample gingerbread made from her recipe. Once again, in honor of Dickinson's 170th birthday, a generous donor will provide 170 beautiful roses to be given to visitors while supplies last. This also marks the end of our touring season. Held in conjunction with the Birthday Open House next door at the Homestead.
Visitors can witness the ongoing restoration of the house.
New this year is the return to the walls of many prints and paintings that hung in the stairwell and parlor. Copland's centenary and Dickinson's birthday. Acclaimed mezzo-soprano D'Anna Fortunato will be the soloist.