Lan S.
6/3/2018
When in Concord, due to my admiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne, I try to at least stop by The Wayside. This trip, we made it on Memorial Day, the opening day of the 2018 season for tours of this...
The Wayside
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455 Lexington Rd
Concord, MA 01742
The Wayside in Concord, MA is a historic home that has witnessed and influenced both the local and national history of America for over three centuries. From being mentioned as a potential search location for arms during the Revolutionary War to being a residence for renowned authors like Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Wayside holds a significant place in American literature and cultural identity.
As part of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, The Wayside also played a role in aiding runaway slaves seeking freedom. Preserved by the Lothrop family in the late 19th century, The Wayside became part of Minute Man National Historical Park in 1965, allowing visitors to explore the rich history and literary heritage of this remarkable site.
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Denise A.
11/17/2024
The Alcott's called this "Hillside" and lived here from 1845-1952. Many of the experiences Louisa later wrote about in Little Women happened at Wayside.The Alcott family aided at least 1 escaped...
Bruce K.
6/13/2021
In late May, The Wayside is still closed because of the pandemic. No tours available. But you can still stop by and look at the outside. The Wayside is a historic house in Concord, Massachusetts....
R V.
8/14/2016
Absolutely one of my favorite historic sites in Concord, if not in all of New England. The Wayside was the only home ever owned by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and was purchased as a direct result of his...
Mark T.
12/26/2010
Not to be confused with Longfellow's Wayside Inn, The Wayside was the family home of the Alcotts from 1845 to 1852 and was originally called "Hillside". It was later sold to Nathaniel Hawthorne...
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