Date Night: That's Amore – Adult Cooking Class
Join us for a romantic, hands-on cooking experience designed for couples, where you’ll create a complete, flavorful meal together. Create your own spaghetti kiss homage in this Italian-inspired class where we’ll make our own pasta, mix and simmer tender ricotta meatballs, and master the tableside Caesar, before capping everything off… Read More
A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse
Step back in time and embark on a candlelit journey through a colonial home, thoughtfully decorated for the holiday season! Learn about the historical figures who lived, worked, and visited the Old Manse throughout the decades, and also get a glimpse in how their holiday celebrations evolved. Space is limited… Read More
A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse
Step back in time and embark on a candlelit journey through a colonial home, thoughtfully decorated for the holiday season! Learn about the historical figures who lived, worked, and visited the Old Manse throughout the decades, and also get a glimpse in how their holiday celebrations evolved. Space is limited… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More
Powisset Pals – Holiday Crafts
Cardboard Gingerbread House Workshop Get into the holiday spirit with a creative twist on a classic seasonal tradition! In this hands-on workshop, kids will transform recycled cardboard and everyday craft materials into their very own gingerbread-style houses. From designing walls and windows to adding colorful decorations and imaginative details, young… Read More
A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse
Step back in time and embark on a candlelit journey through a colonial home, thoughtfully decorated for the holiday season! Learn about the historical figures who lived, worked, and visited the Old Manse throughout the decades, and also get a glimpse in how their holiday celebrations evolved. Space is limited… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More
Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse
Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254 year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like… Read More
A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse
Step back in time and embark on a candlelit journey through a colonial home, thoughtfully decorated for the holiday season! Learn about the historical figures who lived, worked, and visited the Old Manse throughout the decades, and also get a glimpse in how their holiday celebrations evolved. Space is limited… Read More
American Contradictions: Enslavement 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
A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse
Step back in time and embark on a candlelit journey through a colonial home, thoughtfully decorated for the holiday season! Learn about the historical figures who lived, worked, and visited the Old Manse throughout the decades, and also get a glimpse in how their holiday celebrations evolved. Space is limited… Read More