Open for Timed-Entry Admissions and accommodating "Walk-Ins" when possible Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House Welcome to " The Home of Little Women" ... and so much more Our Second Century of Education, Inspiration, and Preservation RESERVE TIMED-ENTRY ADMISSION Orchard House Re-Opens Orchard House has re-opened with Timed-Entry Admission and a face mask requirement for all visitors and staff. Please note that due to capacity limitations, we cannot guarantee ticket availability for "walk-ins," but will make every effort to safely accommodate as many visitors as possible. RESERVE TIMED-ENTRY ADMISSION Our [Virtual] 5K, 10K, 1 Miler Benefit Walk/Run Extended! Walk, trot, run, stroll, or shimmy to feel the joy of movement and help Orchard House! Support our educational programming and preservation efforts by participating in or donating to the 16th Annual Walk/Run. Register/Donate NOW through December 30, 2021! 2 9 Days 0 8 Hours 0 2 Minutes 3 7 Seconds REGISTER / DONATE About Us What Orchard House (c. 1650) is most noted for being where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set Little Women in 1868. This noble home also has a rich history stretching back two centuries beforehand, as well as more than 100 years of life as a treasured historic site open to the public. Who The Alcotts were a famous yet flawed family who firmly believed in the power of unconditional love, personal agency, and social justice. Discover the many ways in which they impacted literature, education, philosophy, art, reforms of all kinds -- and each other. When Orchard House is open year-round for guided tours, educational programs, living history, and special events. No matter the season, or whether you are a Little Women fan, educator, family, student, or scholar, there's always something to enjoy! News & Events at Orchard House 16th Annual [Virtual] Benefit 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler: November 20 - December 30, 2021 Participation extended through December 30th! 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. REGISTER / DONATE Virtual Fundraiser Event: A Conversation with Actor Chris Cooper - October 23, 2021 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! RECORDING AVAILABLE SOON Virtual Event: A Conversation with Author Katherine Sherbrooke - October 28, 2021 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. RECORDING AVAILABLE SOON Discover our Emmy Award-Winning Documentary: Orchard House - Home of Little Women Orchard House has a rich 350-year historical and literary significance that has finally been captured on film. Viewed by millions nationwide on public television, it has now been awarded an Emmy and is available for purchase from our Museum Store (special pricing available for online orders only). FIND OUT MORE Virtual Summer Conversational Series Adult & Teacher Education "The Divining Power of Women: Louisa May Alcott and the Fight for Woman Suffrage" July 11 - 15, 2021 To celebrate the 19th Amendment’s Centennial, this year’s Summer Conversational Series adult and teacher education explored the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the journey toward securing woman suffrage both here and abroad. REGISTER TO RECEIVE RECORDINGS Orchard House featured in the March/April issue of Yankee Magazine In the “Weekend Away” section (pages 68-73, accessible via the link below), Orchard House is one of the sites that Yankee recommends to visit -- even if only on the outside -- during a Spring weekend trip to Lexington and Concord. You may read the entire issue as well, without a subscription, using the link. READ THE STORY Orchard House featured on Chronicle - March 1st at 7:30 pm on WCVB-Channel 5/ABC During the "Main Streets and Back Roads" segment of beloved Boston TV newsmagazine's Chronicle, host Anthony Everett highlighted the rich history, culture, and natural beauty contained within Concord, Massachusetts. Look for footage of their visit to Orchard House on a snowy February 10th! WATCH THE SEGMENT Virtual Book Launch - A Worse Place Than Hell ... by John Matteson - February 9, 2021 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! WATCH THE LAUNCH "Welcome to Our Home" Monthly Living History Tours "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 have been temporarily postponed Connect with Us Virtually! Facebook Live with Director Jan "Hope, & Keep Busy Broadcasts" Executive Director Jan Turnquist hosted nearly 60 live broadcasts Sundays at 2:00 pm, which continue to be available to view at any time WATCH RECORDINGS 140 years of "Hillside Chapel" & The School of Philosophy Celebrate the unique and evocative structure that has welcomed scholars and students since July 12, 1880! FIND OUT MORE Little Women Lessons For educators, parents, or students who want to learn about Little Women and Louisa May Alcott DOWNLOAD LESSONS "Maxims of Teaching" Bronson Alcott was a revolutionary educator and passionate educational reformer -- be inspired by his own words! DOWNLOAD MAXIMS Digital Discoveries of Orchard House & Our Collection All episodes of our Digital Discovery series are available to view any time in our Vimeo Showcase, with more to come as time goes by SEE ANY EPISODE ANY TIME Little Women Garden Updates Follow the beautiful transformation of our Little Women Garden -- a perennial favorite of visitors for decades ENJOY OUR PROGRESS Documentary Wins Emmy! Our Orchard House: Home of Little Women Documentary was honored with the Emmy for Outstanding Historical/Cultural Program/Special during the 42nd Boston/New England Emmy Awards at the Marriott Boston Copley Place on 15 June 2019 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT John Matteson Virtual Book Launch - February 9, 2021 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 recorded Virtual Book Launch hosted by Orchard House Executive Director Jan Turnquist on Tuesday, February 9, 2021! During the event, Prof. Matteson discussed the genesis of his new book and the poignant, inspiring, often surprising backstories of the five individuals featured within -- Louisa May Alcott, Arthur Fuller, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr, John Pelham, and Walt Whitman -- as well as how this pivotal time in American history not only provided life-changing lessons in the moment, but continue to hold relevance for turbulent modern times. (Learn more about the book here) This free Webinar was conducted/recorded via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook. A Trivia Game, Q&A, and virtual toast were also included in the festivities. A Worse Place Than Hell . . . is still available at a discounted price through our Online Museum Store. Copies purchased from Orchard House include a bookplate signed by the author and a custom-designed bookmark commemorating the publication. Prof. Matteson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Alcott biography, Eden's Outcasts - The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father, and The Annotated Little Women may also be purchased from us. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House has been closed to the public since March 13, 2020. Tax-deductible contributions in support of tonight's event and future programming are gratefully accepted here. Many thanks to those who joined us live on February 9th. We hope many more of you will enjoy watching the recording! WATCH THE LAUNCH Make a Visit Orchard House has re-opened with Timed-Entry Admission and a face mask requirement for all visitors and staff. Please note that due to capacity limitations, we cannot guarantee ticket availability for "walk-ins," but will make every effort to safely accommodate as many visitors as possible. Virtual Tours are available as another option to experience Orchard House, and as always, our gardens and grounds remain free and accessible to all. Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House 399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742 USA General Phone: 978.369.4118 CURRENT Hours of Operation Open today 11:00 am – 03:00 pm April 1st - October 31st Hours of Operation: Weekdays & Saturdays, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Sundays, 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Closed: Early January, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Year's Eve Open at Noon: Patriots' Day (third Monday in April) Open Extended Hours (10:00 am - 4:30 pm): Veterans' Day, day after Thanksgiving, weekdays between Christmas and New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr Day, weekdays of February School Vacation GET DIRECTIONS Contact Us We'd love to hear from you! Name Email* SEND YOUR MESSAGE This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. For postal mail correspondence, please use the following address: Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House PO Box 343 Concord, Massachusetts 01742-0343 USA General Phone 978.369.4118 | Fax 978.369.1367 Jan Turnquist, Executive Director | jturnquist@louisamayalcott.org | 978.369.4118 x102 Support Us Your contribution enables us to keep the legacy of Orchard House, the Alcotts, and Little Women alive for generations to come. Find out more about how we put your donations to work. Please consider giving generously to support our mission of public education and historic preservation. Thank you! DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED Stay Connected to Us © 2021 Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House - All Rights Reserved HomeAboutDonateOnline StoreDigital DiscoveriesSchools & ScoutsDocumentaryAnnual AppealMembershipLittle Women Garden