Alden House Historic Site

08/30/2026

Our upcoming Hearth and Harvest program was just featured on The Local Scene, and we’re excited to share their preview! Join colonial hearth cooks Leslie Evans and Diana Dunlap as they bring harvest‑time foodways to life at the new Alden hearth in the Center for Living History. Learn how early New England families preserved the autumn bounty through pickling, drying, salting, butter‑making, cheese‑making, and preparing dishes like hasty pudding.

Enjoy the Local Scene’s video, and plan your visit on September 12! The Local Seen Community Media See PlymouthGeneral Society of Mayflower Descendants

08/22/2026

Two of our wonderful guides — Grace and Karly — are ready to welcome you to the Alden House Historic Site! Don’t let summer slip by without exploring Duxbury’s newest cultural experience. Tour the historic Alden House and discover the J. Alden & Virginia E. Keyser Center for Living History, a hands‑on, interactive exhibit gallery that brings early Duxbury to life for all ages.

If you haven’t visited in a while — or have never been — now’s the perfect time to stop by and see what’s new. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 pm. Duxbury Rural & Historical Society Duxbury Clipper South Shore Chamber of Commerce General Society of Mayflower Descendants

08/13/2026

The Alden Reunion and Grand Opening of the Alden Center for Living History were truly unforgettable. Frontline Productions, the team also behind our new interactive experiences, captured the spirit of the weekend beautifully in this video. If you were there, enjoy reliving the celebration. If you couldn’t join us, here’s a wonderful look at the highlights. See PlymouthDuxbury Rural & Historical Society Pilgrim Hall Museum Mullins Coffee Shop General Society of Mayflower Descendants

Enjoy special moments from the 2026 Alden Reunion weekend and the g...

08/07/2026

A wonderful weekend at Alden House!
We’re still smiling after the Annual Reunion and the ribbon cutting for the J. Alden & Virginia E. Keyser Center for Living History. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone event. Enjoy the short slideshow with photo highlights from the weekend - from the ribbon cutting and reunion moments to first looks inside the new exhibit galleries.
And if you haven’t had a chance to see the new Center for Living History in person, we’d love to welcome you. Stop by Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 pm! It’s a wonderful time to visit Alden House.

07/18/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of longtime member Barbara Y. Itz on July 12 at the age of 98.

Barbara and her family have helped lead the Alden Kindred since 1963 - more than 60 years of dedicated service! A proud descendant of three of John and Priscilla Alden’s daughters, she faithfully attended Reunion gatherings for decades.

At Alden House, Barbara shared her talents as a weaving demonstrator, served on the scholarship committee, displayed her remarkable fan collection, and contributed her time and wisdom on the executive board.

Barbara's father - Dr. Donnell B. Young - helped inspire the Alden Kindred’s scholarship program for descendants - a legacy Barbara's granddaughter Catherine Duffty continues today.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. Barbara’s obituary is linked here.obituary is linked here. https://magounbiggins.com/obituaries/barbara-y-itz/

07/11/2026

After a century in the elements, John Alden’s c. 1930 gravestone has been officially retired from outdoor duty! His replacement marker now stands in the Myles Standish Burying Ground, and the well‑weathered original has moved to the Alden Center for Living History, where it will be displayed without having to contend with wind, rain, and snow.

Many thanks to Colonial Stone for crafting the stunning new stone and for delivering the original safely to the museum, to the Duxbury Community Preservation Committee for helping fund this project, and to the Duxbury Board of Cemetery Trustees for their support.

Visit the cemetery to see the new marker in place and be sure to stop by the Alden Center for Living History when it opens this August to see the original up close. Two great stops for an Alden history adventure! Reporter and Wicked Local DuxburyDuxbury Reporter and Wicked Local DuxburyGeneral Society of Mayflower DescendantsMullins Coffee ShopPilgrim Hall Museum@backroadsoftheshouthshore

07/05/2026

Alden spirit was on full display at the Fourth of July float in the Duxbury parade.
Covered in 250 red and blue painted handprints representing Alden generations across the centuries who helped shape our country from its earliest days to today, the float was brought to life by our enthusiastic costumed crew. Huge thanks to Peter Randall and his family, AKA member Leslie D’Orio and her kids, and new member Renea Wetherell Sutton and her son Chris, who cheerfully braved the intense July heat to share the fun down the route — and to all the volunteers who helped plan, decorate, and record audio.The list goes on! https://youtu.be/i9YG5YLujqw Duxbury Reporter and Wicked Local DuxburyDuxbury Clipper General Society of Mayflower Descendants The Local Seen Community Media Mullins Coffee Shop

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07/03/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the new John Alden gravestone is now installed — perfectly timed for July Fourth and America’s 250th! Colonial Stone and Barnicoat Monuments crafted a beautiful replacement for the severely deteriorating stone, made possible through Duxbury’s Community Preservation Funds and the Alden Kindred of America. Thank you!
Happy 250th — John and Priscilla Alden are ready for visitors in the Myles Standish Burial Ground!
Special thanks to Alden Kindred board member Evelyn Walker, CPC committee members Kathy Cross and Tony Kelso, and Duxbury Board of Cemetery Trustees Chair Bob Hayes — some pictured here, and one behind the camera. The Local Seen Community MediaSee Plymouth HelloDorking Duxbury Reporter and Wicked Local Duxbury

06/29/2026

A major step forward this week for the J. Alden & Virginia E. Keyser Center for Living History! The elevator has officially passed state inspection, and the new safety fence is now in place.

With these pieces completed, we’re getting ready to open the doors of this beautiful new space. Please join us on Sunday, August 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the ribbon cutting and open house. Exciting times are ahead for the Alden House! Local Seen Community MediaSee PlymouthGeneral Society of Mayflower DescendantsDuxbury Reporter and Wicked Local Duxbury Duxbury ClipperHistoric Winslow House