Alden House Historic Site

Homeschool families are invited to journey back in time to explore the story of Mayflower passengers John and Priscilla Alden at the Alden House Historic Site in Duxbury. The program is offered two Wednesdays, October 2 or 30; starting at 10 am. The 90-minute program includes a guided tour of the Alden family home and […]

Something Magic is Brewing at Alden House – Ride your broomstick over to the Alden House Historic Site for a spooktacular night of family fun, Friday and Saturday, October 18 & 19.  This year’s popular Haunted House event includes (mildly) frightfully haunted tours of the historic Alden House, a haunted maze and trail walk,  and a […]

Something Magic is Brewing at Alden House – Ride your broomstick over to the Alden House Historic Site for a spooktacular night of family fun, Friday and Saturday, October 18 & 19.  This year’s popular Haunted House event includes (mildly) frightfully haunted tours of the historic Alden House, a haunted maze and trail walk,  and a […]

Homeschool families are invited to journey back in time to explore the story of Mayflower passengers John and Priscilla Alden at the Alden House Historic Site in Duxbury. The program is offered two Wednesdays, October 2 or 30; starting at 10 am. The 90-minute program includes a guided tour of the Alden family home and […]

Picked, peeled, pressed and preserved, apples played a large role in the Colonial kitchen and on the farm, at Alden House and around New England. Enjoy cider pressing for kids, crafts and tours of Alden House Historic Site on Saturday September 14 between 2 and 4 pm. The cider pressing and crafts are free.  Tours […]

Celebrating 124 Years: Bringing History to Life & Welcoming the Governor William Bradford & Peter Brown Descendants Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, 2024 Friday, August 2, 2024 Reunion Activity: 6 pm – 9 pm Chowder Fest with Alden family and friends. Food and beverages provided. Alden House grounds. Additional fee. Saturday, August 3, […]

Celebrating 124 Years: Bringing History to Life & Welcoming the Governor William Bradford & Peter Brown Descendants Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, 2024 Friday, August 2, 2024 Reunion Activity: 6 pm – 9 pm Chowder Fest with Alden family and friends. Food and beverages provided. Alden House grounds. Additional fee. Saturday, August 3, […]

Celebrating 124 Years: Bringing History to Life & Welcoming the Governor William Bradford & Peter Brown Descendants Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, 2024 Friday, August 2, 2024 Reunion Activity: 6 pm – 9 pm Chowder Fest with Alden family and friends. Food and beverages provided. Alden House grounds. Additional fee. Saturday, August 3, […]

Bring someone special to tea on Sunday, February 11 at 2 pm. at the Alden House Historic Site. Enjoy 18th-century themed tea refreshments and a craft while learning about the customs and etiquette of taking tea with the Alden family in Colonial New England. The tea is suitable for adults and children ages 6 and […]

Duxbury’s popular Holly Days on Sunday, November 26 between noon and 4 pm offers a jolly start to the holidays.  Stop by Alden House to dip candles and make a colonial ornament to take home.  Visit with 18th-century reenactor Audrey Stuck-Girard as she talks about tea culture and the politics surrounding the Boston Tea party […]

Explore New England Thanksgiving traditions and learn about popular holiday dishes with colonial food expert and reenactor Stacy Booth on Saturday, November 25 between noon and 3 pm on tours of the Alden House.  The tours include activities for kids. Alden House Historic Site is part of the property granted to Mayflower Passengers John and […]