ALDEN HOUSE MUSEUM & HISTORIC SITE

The Alden House Museum & Historic Site is a historic house museum located in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The house was built in 1653 and was the home of John and Priscilla Alden, two of the passengers on the Mayflower. John Alden was a cooper and a soldier, who played a prominent role in the early years of the Plymouth Colony. He was also known for being the subject of the famous poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish" written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The house is open to the public for tours, and is operated by the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society. The museum provides an insight into the lives of John and Priscilla Alden and the early settlers of New England. The museum feature artifacts, furniture and household items from the 1600s and 1700s, that were used by the Alden family, giving visitors a glimpse of the everyday life of the 17th century settlers. The visitors can learn about the everyday life of the early settlers, and the role of John and Priscilla Alden in the founding of Plymouth colony. The museum also provides an opportunity to learn about the history of the area and the impact of the arrival of the Pilgrims on the land and the people.

The house and the surrounding grounds have been restored and maintained to their original appearance, giving visitors a sense of what life was like in the 1600s. The grounds include a replica of the original 17th-century garden and a nature trail that winds through the woods behind the house. The house and grounds offer a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors to learn about the history of the area and the people who lived there.