Orchard House, 1800s writer's home in Concord, United States
Orchard House contains original furniture, personal belongings, and a special shelf desk where Louisa May Alcott wrote her novel Little Women.
The residence, constructed between 1690 and 1720, became the permanent home of the Alcott family from 1858 to 1877 after multiple relocations.
The dining room hosted discussions about women's suffrage, abolitionism, and social reform, reflecting the progressive values of the Alcott family.
Guided tours operate daily throughout the year, except for major holidays, with timed entry reservations required for visiting the historic interiors.
May Alcott's original drawings remain on the walls of multiple rooms, including panels she painted in her sister Louisa's bedroom.
Location: Concord
Inception: 1750
Architectural style: colonial architecture, Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.45889,-71.33556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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