The Old Manse, Concord

Name: The Old Manse
Address: 269 Monument St, Concord, 01742-1837, United States
Telephone: +1 978-369-3909

#7 among attractions in Concord

Ralph Waldo Emerson, Museum, History museum, Top attraction, More...

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The Old Manse is a historic manse in Concord, Massachusetts, United States, notable for its literary associations. It is open to the public as a nonprofit museum owned and operated by the Trustees of Reservations. The house is located on Monument Street, with the Concord River just behind it. The property neighbors the North Bridge, a part of Minute Man National Historical Park. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1770 (254 years ago)Elevation: 128 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°28'6"N, 71°20'57"W

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269 Monument StConcordConcord 01742-1837 United States

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+1 978-369-3909

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Day trips

The Old Manse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minute Man Monument, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Orchard House, Old North Bridge.

~610 ftW
Historical place, Park, Battlefield
Minute Man Monument, Concord
3 min walk • The Minute Man Monument stands as a timeless emblem of American history in the town of Concord, Massachusetts. This bronze statue, crafted by renowned sculptor Daniel Chester French, commemorates the valiant efforts of the American colonial militia during the opening...
0.4 miSE
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Cemetery
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord
11 min walk • Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is a rural cemetery located on Bedford Street near the center of Concord, Massachusetts.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Orchard House, Concord
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~440 ftN
Bridge
Old North Bridge, Concord
3 min walk • The North Bridge, often colloquially called the Old North Bridge, is a historic site in Concord, Massachusetts, spanning the Concord River. On April 19, 1775, the first day of the American Revolutionary War, provincial minutemen and militia companies numbering approximately 400 engaged roughly 90 British Army troops at this location.
1 miSE
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The Wayside, Concord
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0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Concord Museum, Concord
21 min walk • The Concord Museum is a museum of local history located at 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, Massachusetts, United States, and best known for its collection of artifacts from authors Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
0.8 miS
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Museum, History museum
Ralph Waldo Emerson House, Concord
21 min walk • The Ralph Waldo Emerson House is a house museum located at 18 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, Massachusetts, and a National Historic Landmark for its associations with American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. He and his family named the home Bush.
0.7 miS
Library
Concord Free Public Library, Concord
18 min walk • The Concord Free Public Library is a public library in the town of Concord, Massachusetts. The main building is located at 129 Main Street, and the Fowler branch is located at 1322 Main Street in West Concord.
0.6 miS
Museum
Concord Art Association, Concord
15 min walk • Concord Art Association is a membership-based arts center in Concord, Massachusetts that conducts exhibits, lectures, classes, and tours. It was founded in 1917 by Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts and moved into its permanent location, the former John Ball House, in 1923.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Punkatasset Hill, Concord
24 min walk • Punkatasset Hill is a hill in Concord, Massachusetts, in the United States. At 289 feet, it is one of the highest points in the town.
0.8 miSW
Museum
Thoreau–Alcott House, Concord
22 min walk • The Thoreau–Alcott House is a historic house at 255 Main Street in Concord, Massachusetts, United States that was home to the writers Henry David Thoreau and Louisa May Alcott at different times.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Old Manse open?

The Old Manse is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Old Manse?

Nearby attractions include Old North Bridge, Concord (3 min walk), Minute Man Monument, Concord (3 min walk), Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord (11 min walk), Concord Art Association, Concord (15 min walk).

How to get to The Old Manse by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Old Manse:

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Concord (24 min walk)