History of Thoreau Farm
Birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
The farmhouse was built in the 1730s on Virginia Road in Concord. In 1817, Thoreau was born in the house. Find out more about the life of this special building.
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about the thoreau farm trust
The nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Henry David Thoreau’s birthplace and legacy
Read about our mission and learn about our board.
Learn about Thoreau Farm Trust
our potential merger with the thoreau society
Our two organizations have always been closely aligned. Key members of the Thoreau Society, especially Joe Wheeler, led the movement to preserve Thoreau’s birth house, and since then our partnership has deepened – including a shared executive director. Our two organizations complement each other, and a merger would broaden our reach and amplify our work while gaining some welcome efficiencies. Please send your thoughts, questions, ideas, and other feedback to rebecca@thoreaufarm.org.
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HOW WE ARE GREEN
Sustainable aspects of Thoreau Farm
Environmental sustainability is part of our work to preserve this historic site.
IN THE NEWS
Press Coverage of Thoreau Farm
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KLEIO x THOREAU FARM
Our collaboration with sensory historians at KLEIO
Time travel to 19th-century Concord and Maine with two candle scents inspired by Thoreau’s writings.