Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. 399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742 USA. General Phone: 978.369.4118

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Alcott's family china, portraits of Elizabeth and Louisa, and paintings by May are displayed in this room along with other family furnishings, most memorably Elizabeth's melodeon (small reed organ). Of vital importance to the family and their guests at the dining table were mealtime conversations that addressed abolition, women's suffrage ...

The house is most noted for being where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set her beloved classic, Little Women, in 1868 at a "shelf desk" her father built especially for her. Fortunately, there have been no major structural changes to the house since the Alcotts' time, with ongoing preservation efforts adhering to the highest standards of authenticity.

As a private, not-for-profit historic site dedicated to sharing the significant legacy of the Alcott family with the public, admission is charged to fund the work of caring for the irreplaceable collection of Alcott artifacts and preserving Orchard House to the highest possible standards.

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Visiting Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House in Historic Concord, MA has been a true pilgrimage for millions since 1911. Open year-round for guided tours, educational programs, and special events, Orchard House is always interested in having knowledgeable, enthusiastic, conscientious, and personable employees and volunteers to help with ...

Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on November 29, 1832. She and her three sisters -- Anna, Elizabeth, and [Abba] May -- were primarily educated by their father, teacher/philosopher A. Bronson Alcott, and raised on the practical Christianity of …

All donations support educational programming and preservation efforts at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, "The Home of Little Women" (and so much more!) in Historic Concord, Massachusetts -- one of the most beloved and authentically maintained historic sites in the country for over 112 years.

Membership in "Friends of the Alcotts" offers the opportunity to participate in the life of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House through unique, lively educational programs, special events, and volunteer activities. BASIC BENEFITS provide: Free admission to regular guided tours for one year; 10% discount on Museum Store purchases or mail orders