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The Orchard House is best known as where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868. This noble home also has a rich history stretching back two centuries. The Alcotts were a famous yet flawed family who firmly believed in the power of unconditional love, personal agency, and social justice. This special program will look at the life of Louisa May Alcott and her family and their impact on literature, education, art, and possibly on all of us.

Louisa May Alcott

Jan has been the Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House since 1999, recently served as historical consultant to the Masterpiece Little Women miniseries, and is also an internationally acclaimed portrayer of Louisa May Alcott.