About Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

Join us on an exhilarating guided tour as we unveil the extraordinary stories of the remarkable families who called the Manse home from 1770 to 1939! Discover the legacy of Rev. William Emerson, the “Patriot Minister” whose land sparked the American Revolution, and wander through the very rooms where his grandson, the visionary Ralph Waldo Emerson, penned his groundbreaking work Nature in 1834, igniting the American Transcendental movement.

Delve into the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne, who crafted his first successful book, Mosses From An Old Manse, within these walls. Marvel at exquisite heirloom furnishings, including a timeless 1765 grandfather clock that still ticks, and a Steinway grand piano once played by Transcendental writer Louisa May Alcott. Step into a 1770 kitchen and immerse yourself in colonial life while learning about the incredible men and women who shaped the social, political, and cultural landscape of our nation. This is not just a tour—it’s a journey through the very heart of American history!

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