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“The home of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women"”
Orchard House is a historic house museum in Concord, Massachusetts. It was the longtime home of Amos Bronson Alcott and family, including his daughter Louisa May Alcott who wrote and set her beloved novel Little Women there. Originally purchased two houses set upon twelve acres of land on the Lexington Road in 1857 -- both dating to circa 1690-1720 -- for $945. He then moved the smaller tenant farmhouse and joined it to the rear of the larger manor house, making many improvements to the home, as explained in his journals of 1857-58. The grounds also contained an orchard of forty apple trees, which greatly appealed to Mr. Alcott, who considered apples the most perfect food. It is not surprising, then, that he should name his home "Orchard House."
This was a delightful museum and a great stop even for someone who is only somewhat familiar with Louisa May Alcott and Little Women. I was taken aback by how much of her and her family's... Read more
We couldn't have picked a more beautiful day to visit the Louisa May Alcott house! The grounds were lovely, and I really liked that they have you watch an informative video before the tour begins... Read more
We went to Concord, Massachusetts to your Louisa May Alcott's home and museum known as Orchard House and enjoyed the tour. Concord itself is full of history and a quaint town. Concord,... Read more
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
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