Cancelled – American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse
Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William Emerson, “Patriot Preacher” and slave holder. We also see it… Read More
On the Gold Light Twilight Tours of the Manse
The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are… Read More
On the Gold Light Twilight Tours of the Manse
The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are… Read More
On the Gold Light Twilight Tours of the Manse
The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are… Read More
On the Gold Light Twilight Tours of the Manse
The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are… Read More
On the Gold Light Twilight Tours of the Manse
The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are… Read More
On the Gold Light Twilight Tours of the Manse
The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are… Read More
Attic Tours of the Old Manse
Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there – visiting ministers, enslaved… Read More
American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse
Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William Emerson, “Patriot Preacher” and slave holder. We also see it… Read More
Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse
The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this special, 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how people lived long ago, see objects… Read More
Flipping the Script: The Women of the Manse
These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history of the Old Manse not from the… Read More
On the Gold Light Twilight Tours of the Manse
The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are… Read More