MA, USA
Ralph Waldo Emerson House
Historic House
Home of the essayist and philosopher who wrote the "Concord Hymn" commemorating April 19, 1775. Emerson spent most of his adult life here.
What Happened Here
Emerson's grandfather watched the North Bridge fight from the Old Manse. The "Concord Hymn," written for the 1837 dedication of the Battle Monument, remains the most famous literary response to April 19.
Visiting Today
Address
28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742
Hours
Mid-April to October: Thu-Sun 10am-4:30pm
Admission
$12 adults, $8 students
Accessibility
First floor accessible with assistance.
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