Something Magic is Brewing at Alden House

Ride your broomstick over to the Alden House Historic Site for a spooktacular night of family fun. This year’s popular annual Haunted House event includes (mildly) frightfully haunted tours of the historic Alden House, a haunted maze and trail walk, and a scavenger hunt. Admission is $12 per person. The event is not recommended for … Read more

Liberty Pole Day

Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day. Join reenactors from Colonel Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and the Yarmouth Minutemen for military drills, music, living history demonstrations, craft programs, and activities for kids. Enjoy blacksmithing, a hearth program, spinning, woodworking, … Read more

Speak for Thyself Awards Celebrate Outstanding Women

The 16th annual Speak for Thyself Awards will recognize four outstanding community leaders two with Duxbury roots, who, in the spirit of Mayflower Passenger Priscilla Mullins Alden, have promoted extraordinary outcomes by speaking on behalf of themselves and others. The awards dinner will be held on May 11 at the Jones River Trading Post in … Read more

Liberty Pole Day

Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day. Join reenactors from Colonel Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and the Yarmouth Minutemen for military drills, music, living history demonstrations, craft programs, and activities for kids. Enjoy blacksmithing, a hearth program, spinning, woodworking, … Read more

Valentine Tea

Bring someone special to Alden House for tea! Enjoy 18th-century themed tea refreshments and a holiday 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 up. Guests are invited to bring a favorite tea … Read more

Alden Haunted House

Ride your broomstick over to the Alden House Historic Site for a spooktacular night of family fun. This year’s Haunted House will include (mildly) frightfully haunted tours of the historic house, a haunted maze and trail walk and a scavenger hunt for younger ghosts and goblins. Costumes are encouraged. Advance registration is is required as … Read more