The Old Manse

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The Old Manse Built in 1769, adjacent to Concord's Old North Bridge: Witness to Revolution, and home of Hawthorne, Emerson and American Transcendentalism.

A property of The Trustees of Reservations, this National Historic Landmark witnessed the "shot heard round the world," and, less than a century later, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau spawned a revolution in American philosophy from here.

Happy Spooky Season from Longfellow the Owl! 🦉 (His eyes really do follow you around the room!)You can visit Longfellow ...
10/13/2026

Happy Spooky Season from Longfellow the Owl! 🦉
(His eyes really do follow you around the room!)

You can visit Longfellow on a tour of the Old Manse, either in the daylight hours or during one of our after-dark Spirits of the Old Manse tours!

Visit TheTrustees.org/ManseEvents for more info!

There’s noting quite like the view from the boathouse in the fall! 🍂
10/10/2026

There’s noting quite like the view from the boathouse in the fall! 🍂

Interested in what memories might be lurking in the halls of the Old Manse?Visit after dark for one of our Spirits of th...
10/07/2026

Interested in what memories might be lurking in the halls of the Old Manse?

Visit after dark for one of our Spirits of the Old Manse tours on October 23, 24, or 30 to experience the house in a whole new light 🎃

For more info, and to reserve your spot, visit TheTrustees.org/ManseEvents

"The beauty that shimmers in the yellow afternoons of October, who ever could clutch it?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
10/05/2026

"The beauty that shimmers in the yellow afternoons of October, who ever could clutch it?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

We're officially kicking off our fall season at the Old Manse!🎃 Aside from our regularly scheduled specialty tours, we'r...
10/01/2026

We're officially kicking off our fall season at the Old Manse!

🎃 Aside from our regularly scheduled specialty tours, we're excited to bring back Spirits of the Old Manse during special evening hours on October 23, 24, and 30!

🕯 And once daylight savings time hits and the sun sets even earlier, we'll be offering our special On the Gold Light tours, where you can experience the history of the house by lantern light!

For more info about these upcoming offerings, visit TheTrustees.org/ManseEvents

How about a round of "I spy"! Where in the Old Manse can you find this basket-like tea set?
09/29/2026

How about a round of "I spy"! Where in the Old Manse can you find this basket-like tea set?

Spirits of the Old Manse returns! Join us for a unique, after-dark tour of the storied house. Guided by the light of a l...
09/26/2026

Spirits of the Old Manse returns!

Join us for a unique, after-dark tour of the storied house. Guided by the light of a lantern and the memories that live on within the walls, you'll experience the Manse like never before!

Spirts of the Old Manse tours are offered between 5:30 and 8:30PM on October 23, 24, and 30. For more info, and to reserve your spot, visit TheTrustees.org/ManseEvents

Due to the stormy weather this weekend, we will be cancelling our Afternoon of Poetry with the New England Poetry Club s...
09/23/2026

Due to the stormy weather this weekend, we will be cancelling our Afternoon of Poetry with the New England Poetry Club scheduled for Sunday, September 27.

Stay dry everyone, and we hope to see you at our special Afternoon of Poetry at Fruitlands Museum on October 25!

Join us for our last Afternoon of Poetry next Sunday, September 27, with poets Doug Holder, Alix Klingenberg, and Trappe...
09/21/2026

Join us for our last Afternoon of Poetry next Sunday, September 27, with poets Doug Holder, Alix Klingenberg, and Trapper Markelz!

Looking for even more Poetry in the fall? New England Poetry Club is hosting a special edition of An Afternoon of Poetry at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard on October 25!

Ever wonder what’s behind all those windows? Explore every nook and cranny of the Old Manse this Sunday, and every third...
09/16/2026

Ever wonder what’s behind all those windows? Explore every nook and cranny of the Old Manse this Sunday, and every third Sunday, on our Attic Tour!

For more info, and to grab your tickets, visit thetrustees.org/ManseEvents

Address

269 Monument Street
Concord, MA
01742

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+19783693909

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