The Old Manse, a National Historic Landmark in Concord, Massachusetts, is a historic house museum owned and operated by The Trustees of Reservations. This Georgian clapboard house, built in 1770, overlooks the North Bridge, the site of a pivotal battle in the American Revolutionary War. The Manse has been a significant location for both American history and literary movements, serving as a home to prominent figures such as Reverend William Emerson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is considered a birthplace of American Transcendentalism, as Ralph Waldo Emerson drafted his influential essay "Nature" within its walls. The Old Manse offers guided tours that explore its rich history, and its on-site bookstore specializes in topics related to the American Revolution, women's history, Transcendentalism, and local authors. The grounds are open year-round, and tours are available seasonally.
