Wayside House of Authors Area
The Wayside in Concord, Massachusetts was the only home owned by Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, and Twice-Told Tales. Hawthorne gave The Wayside the name by which it is still known. Before Hawthorne bought it, the house belonged to the Alcott family, who named it "Hillside." Here, Louisa May Alcott and her sisters lived much of the childhood described in Little Women. Now part of Minute Man National Historical Park, The Wayside was preserved by children's author Margaret Sidney, creator of the "Five Little Peppers", and her daughter, Margaret. The Wayside is the only National Historic Landmark lived in by three literary families. Their home and works span more than 3 centuries.

Closed Wednesdays. Admission charge for persons 17 & older; free with Golden Age, Access, or Eagle Passports.

Permit Information
There is no camping at Minute Man National Historic Park.

Directions
Located along the Battle Road at 455 Lexington Road, Concord, MA.

Information Center
Begin your visit at the Wayside Visitor Center. Wayside House is open May through October.

Activities