Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) The daughter of Transcendentalist Amos Bronson Alcott, Louisa May Alcott grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, among such influential thinkers and writers as Ralph... waymarking.com
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) Thoreau was born in Concord, Massachusetts as David Henry Thoreau (he later changed his name to "Henry David"). He attended Harvard as an English major, graduating ... waymarking.com
Gore Place Mansion
The Mansion at.Gore Place was built in 1806 and served as a summer home for Christopher and Rebecca Gore where the Gores entertained such notable dignitaries as the Marquis de Lafayette, Daniel Webster, and James Monro... bostoncentral.com
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson was the son of a Unitarian minister. He attended Boston Latin school, and entered Harvard University at the age of 14. Afte... waymarking.com
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne (Jul 4, 1804 – May 19, 1864) Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne was the son of sea captain and a direct descendant of John Hathorne, one of the judges who oversaw the Salem Witch Trials. He... waymarking.com
Longellow's Wayside Inn
This 300 year old Hotel hasn't changed much in decorum or style from what it had been from the beginning, thanks to careful renovation by the Ford Trust. However, throughout its long history, 7 additions were added ont... hauntedhouses.com
Hancock-clarke House
The Hancock-Clarke House is 1/4 mile from Buckman Tavern, on Hancock Street. On the evening of April 18, 1775, John Hancock and Samuel Adams, prominent leaders in the colonial cause, were guests of the Reverend Jonas C... bostoncentral.com
Walden Pond State Reservation
Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847 and his experience there provided the material for the book Walden, which is credited with helping to inspire awareness and respect for the natu... heritagesites.com
Lexington Battle Green - Lexington, Ma
Now preserved as a City park, Lexington Battle Green was where the first shots were fired in the US Revolution. It is where Capt. Parker said the famous lines: "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon. But, if the... waymarking.com
Liberty Ride
Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts the exciting events of April 19, 1775 and the literary legacy that defined A... bostoncentral.com
Old Manse
History fills the walls of the Old Manse, from the house's construction in the 18th century to its inhabitance by famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose friend Henry David Thoreau planted a vegetable garden there. A ... heritagesites.com
Buckman Tavern
In 1714, Lexington selectmen gave John Muzzey permission to keep a Publique House of Entertainment. On Sundays townspeople came here for a hot flip and a warm fire after sitting for hours in the unheated church. John Buckman ow... hmdb.org
Sudbury Fight
One-quarter mile north took place the Sudbury Fight with King Philip's Indians on April 21, 1676. Captain Samuel Wadsworth fell with twenty-eight of his men; their monument stands in the burying ground. hmdb.org
Chelmsford Historical Society
The Chelmsford Historical Society, Inc., organized in 1930, is a non-profit organization of people who care about Chelmsford's heritage and local history. - The society is an educational and cultural resource for the Tow... museumstuff.com
Old Manse House
The Old Manse has one of the richest histories anywhere. It has witnessed the beginnings of the American Revolution, April 19, 1775; and the lives of great 19th century American writers and the beginnings of transcende... bostoncentral.com
Golden Ball Tavern Museum
Built in 1768, the Golden Ball Tavern was the home of prominent 18th century Westonian Isaac Jones. The tavern 'at the sign of the golden ball' operated as an inn from 1770 to 1793 for travellers on the Boston Post Roa... bostoncentral.com
Samuel Hoar, Ebenezer Hoar, And George Frisbie Hoar
A family plot located on a low rise in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts serves as the final resting place for three prominent members of one America's most famous political families: Samuel Hoar (May 1... waymarking.com
Lexington Ship Memorial
Dedicated to the memory of those who served aboard a ship named Lexington ----------------- April 18, 1988 ----------------- The Lexington Lions Club U.S.S. Lexington CV-16 Association 1st Lexington 16 Gun Brigantine Originally... hmdb.org