Minute Man National Historical Park has one of the largest collection of historical homes in the National Park system.Concord house museums are living history centers that teach through the collection, preservation, and dynamic interpretation of history and culture. Here’s your guide to exploring Concord’s national heritage sites. Distances noted are from Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St., Concord.
Orchard House
Immortalized by Louisa May Alcott in the classic Little Women. 978.369.4118, 399 Lexington Road, Concord Louisamayalcott.org Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April-October; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. November-March
0.9 miles 19 minute walk
The Old Manse
Notable for literary associations with Emerson and Hawthorne. 978.369.3909, 269 Monument St, Concord Thetrustees.org/place/the-old-manse/ Open Wednesday-Monday (Closed Tuesdays). 11 a,m-5 p.m.
0.7 miles 16 minute walk
The Emerson House
Tour home of philosopher, essayist, and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. 978-369-2236, 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord www.ralphwaldoemersonhouse.org Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
0.5 miles 11 minute walk
Robbins House
Home of slavery survivor and Revolutionary War veteran Caesar Robbins. 978.254.1745, 320 Monument Street, Concord Robbinshouse.org June, July & August: 11-4 (Closed Tuesdays) September, October: 11-4 (Open Fri-Sun + Columbus Day)
0.8 miles 19 minute walk
The Wayside
Home of authors Alcott, Hawthorne, and Sidney. (978) 318-7862, 455 Lexington Rd, Concord Nps.gov/places/the-wayside-home-of-authors-circa-1700 Open Wednesdays 1-4 p.m, Sept. 6-Oct. 25.
1 miles 22 minute walk
Colonel James Barrett House
The Colonel James Barrett House was searched by British soldiers on April 19, 1775. 448 Barrett’s Mill Road, Concord nps.gov/places/colonel-james-barrett-house-1705 Open for special events.
2.1 miles 5 minute drive
Major John Buttrick House
Major John Buttrick led the Minute Men from this house down to the bridge held by the British forces. 231 Liberty St, Concord www.nps.gov/places/major-john-buttrick-house-1717 Not open to the public.
1.1 miles 24 minute walk
Hartwell Tavern
Restored 18th century home and tavern. nps.gov/mima/hartwell-tavern Hartwell Tavern, Virginia Rd, Lincoln 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday- Sunday until October 29.
3.2 miles 7 minute drive
Thoreau Farm
Henry David Thoreau’s birthplace. (978) 451-0300, 341 Virginia Rd, Concord Thoreaufarm.org Open May-October, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
2.7 miles 6 minute drive
House Museums in Lincoln & Lexington
Job Brooks House, Concord *
Nathan Meriam House, Concord *
Buckman Tavern, Lexington
Hancock-Clarke House, Lexington
Munroe Tavern, Lexington
Jacob Whittemore House, Lexington *
Codman Estate, Lincoln
Captain William Smith House, Lincoln *
Jason Russell House, Arlington *
* Exterior viewing only.
