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Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House (circa 1690) is where her world renowned book, Little Women, was written and set in 1868. A National Historic Landmark, Orchard House offers community and family programming year-round and enables visitors to experience first-hand the famous world of Little Women and the legacy of the Alcott family. Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House received a $5000 award in recognition of its participation in the Partners in Preservation 2009 initiative.
What is the historical significance of this site?
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House has been a pilgrimage site for millions of visitors worldwide who continue to be moved and influenced by the timeless classic, Little Women. Open to the public since 1911, Orchard House enables visitors to feel as if they are “walking through the pages of the book.” The house also bears witness to the Alcotts’ commitment to family, social reform, education and the arts, as well as their friendships with such 19th Century notables as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
What is the current use of the site?
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House is open to the public year-round, offering guided tours, educational programs, special living history events, and youth and adult workshops. The Orchard House mission focuses equally on education of visitors and preservation of the home and its collections.
Why this site needs your continued support:
Louisa May Alcott wrote and set her semi-autobiographical novel, Little Women, in Orchard House, now a portal to her family's rich history. The home, a tangible tribute to her life and work, showcases authentic artifacts and provides visitors with high-quality programming.
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Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House is a National Historic Landmark.
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