“Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents . . .” begins Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Little Women (1868), written and set in Orchard House (c. 1650), the Alcott family home in Concord, Massachusetts.
Each year, the warm, welcoming atmosphere beckons visitors from around the world to discover the family’s commitment to unconditional love, empathy, resilience, and generosity, especially during the holiday season.
But, there's more history in this house with regards to the American Revolution! Orchard House is also a “1775 Witness House,” as it was standing (since the 1650s) and occupied by the Hoar family on 19 April 1775. The family watched as the British Redcoats marched by on their way to start the American Revolution that day. The father and son in the family – Timothy Hoar Sr and Jr – were both in the Concord Militia, with the son later also serving as a Matross (a gunnery assistant) in George Washington’s Continental Army!
Find out more about the venerable House and its talented inhabitants at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House.
We handcraft this Orchard House in 3/4" thick wood with colorful winter decor on the front and a story on the back. Made in our Wooster, Ohio workshop.
