Alden House Historic Site

10/12/2026

Our new Alden Center for Living History is already transforming our education program! Third graders from Duxbury were the first students to explore the space over the past two weeks. They dove into hands‑on activities in our new education room — complete with a working hearth — went on a scavenger hunt through our exhibit gallery, and explored the Alden House. This new center is helping us teach history in a way that’s active and engaging — not to mention wonderfully warm on chilly fall mornings. https://youtu.be/-Acn-sW-yZw

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10/04/2026

It was a delicious day at Alden House! Visitors from around the country enjoyed Alexandra Cervenak’s hearth‑cooking program celebrating historic apple recipes the Aldens brought with them from England. As Apple Tansy (an apple pancake) and Apple Moye (a sweet, mashed apple dish from the 1600s) bubbled and browned over the fire, we could all imagine Priscilla Alden at her hearth, preparing these tasty dishes. Huge thanks to Alex who is a foodways historian and experienced hearth cook, and to the Mayflower Society for partnering with us on this wonderful program at the new Alden Center for Living History. See Plymouth Mullins Coffee Shop Duxbury Reporter and Wicked Local Duxbury General Society of Mayflower Descendants

09/27/2026

On this stormy weekend in New England, it's the perfect time to settle in with a great history program! We’re pleased to share the recording of Dr. Walter Powell’s talk, “Paul Revere’s Ride: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Journey from Revolution to Civil War.”
This is a fascinating look at Longfellow’s most famous poem and the history it helped shape. Please note that due to technical difficulties the video begins 46 seconds into the recording.

Join Dr. Walter L. Powell, distinguished historian and author, as h...

09/26/2026

Despite the stormy weather, we’re OPEN today, Saturday, September 26, at the Alden House! Power is on, tours are running, and the new Center for Living History is ready for visitors. Stormy weather makes for a great museum day! Hope to see you!

09/19/2026

Celebrating Dorking's Heritage Days from the Alden House! Our high school interns had a great time creating this reel to honor our shared heritage and our Twinning Partner. See PlymouthDorking Wanderers FCHelloDorkingMullins Coffee ShopDuxbury Reporter and Wicked Local DuxburyDuxbury Community CollaborativeGeneral Society of Mayflower Descendants

09/14/2026

Enjoy this glimpse of Hearth and Harvest as the mother‑daughter team of Diana Dunlap and Leslie Evans debuted our new reproduction hearth in the Alden Center for Living History! Their hands‑on demonstration offered a fascinating look at the tools, techniques, and stories of long ago.

We’re thrilled to open this new space with such talented and knowledgeable food historians. Stay tuned for our next program on October 3! Duxbury Reporter and Wicked Local Duxbury Duxbury Rural & Historical Society General Society of Mayflower Descendants Pilgrim Hall Museum Pilgrim John Howland Society Mullins Coffee Shop

Enjoy this short from our debut program for the Center for LIving H...

09/04/2026

Caught in the act! Our heirloom vegetables have attracted a very enthusiastic visitor. And yes, we can definitely say they are deer‑licious!

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...