Minute Man National Historical Park News Release
Release date: Immediate
Contact(s): Phil Lupsiewicz
Phone number: 978 318-7833
Date: June 17, 2016
Release code: 16-14
The Wayside Re-opens
June, 25, 2015 at 11:00 am
Concord, MA. The Wayside was home to three literary families and will re-open to the public, Saturday, June 25th 2016 beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Park rangers at Minute Man National Histoircal Park are inviting everyone to take part in the event. Meet Margaret Lothrop, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Louisa May Alcott and tour the house, which has been closed for three years for major rennovations. Guests will also have the opportunity to preview a sneak peek of the film, “Half the History: The Wayside,” done by the Tufts University students in April- with the house and its stories told through Margaret’s eyes.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25th Re-Opening Events
11:00a.m. Program will begin with opening remarks by Superintendent, Nancy Nelson.
11:30 a.m., Meet Margaret Lothrop (portrayed by Jane Sciacca), who will lead the first tour of the house.
11:30 a.m. Refreshments by Friends of Minute Man National Park.
Noon-5:30 Open House
Admission is Free Saturday June 25.
Regular hours- beginning Sunday June 26.
Wayside will be open Thursday-Monday9:30-5:30
Sunday 11:30-5:30 through August 13 (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Hours, tour times and admission continued.
August 14-October 30 Sunday, Monday and Friday 8:30-5:30
Tours: 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:30, Sunday 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:30
Admission: Adults: $7 Seniors and Students 17 and over $5.00 Children 16 and under Free
Directions From I-95: Take exit 30B. You will be on Route 2A west. The park is 1-mile west off ramp.From MassPike: Take I-95 Exit (exit 14) and follow above directions. From Route 2: Follow Route 2 to I-95 North. Proceed north one exit to 30B. Follow directions above.Continue into Concord. The Wayside is at 455 Lexington Rd, Concord, Ma
