Explore the evolution of weddings through this special exhibit of antique fashions and traditions. An expansive display of dozens of dresses ranging from the 1850s to 2000 illustrating the changes that occur each decade in fashion, ceremonies, receptions and honeymoons.

Enjoy the last chance to see Hearthside fully decorated for the holidays, while also taking a guided tour of the house with a docent in period attire.  Eleven families called Hearthside home since it was first built in 1810, and here’s an opportunity to learn more about them and hear some of their stories. 

Enjoy the last chance to see Hearthside fully decorated for the holidays, while also taking a guided tour of the house with a docent in period attire.  Eleven families called Hearthside home since it was first built in 1810, and here’s an opportunity to learn more about them and hear some of their stories. 

Join us for a delightful evening with author Pamela McColl as she visits Hearthside during her national book tour of "The Art & History of Twas the Night" on the 200th anniversary of the publication of the iconic poem.  This fundraiser features a reception and talk at the Butterfly Mill, preceded by a tour through Hearthside in all its holiday glamour.

Stunning decorations both inside and outside make Hearthside one of the most beautiful houses in the state, and surely one to capture with photos.  Visitors are welcome to experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Christmas, celebrating the different eras throughout the residency of the home over 200 years. A self-paced tour throughout the house will warm your heart and bring joy with a nostalgic journey as visitors go from room to room, each one decorated by volunteers, even the dollhouse.  

Experience the wonder of the holidays through living history, as our community gathers to watch the school children present the town’s Christmas pageant.

Stunning decorations both inside and outside make Hearthside one of the most beautiful houses in the state, and surely one to capture with photos.  Visitors are welcome to experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Christmas, celebrating the different eras throughout the residency of the home over 200 years. A self-paced tour throughout the house will warm your heart and bring joy with a nostalgic journey as visitors go from room to room, each one decorated by volunteers, even the dollhouse.  

Stunning decorations both inside and outside make Hearthside one of the most beautiful houses in the state, and surely one to capture with photos.  Visitors are welcome to experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Christmas, celebrating the different eras throughout the residency of the home over 200 years. A self-paced tour throughout the house will warm your heart and bring joy with a nostalgic journey as visitors go from room to room, each one decorated by volunteers, even the dollhouse.  

Experience the wonder of the holidays through living history, as our community gathers to watch the school children present the town’s Christmas pageant.

Stunning decorations both inside and outside make Hearthside one of the most beautiful houses in the state, and surely one to capture with photos.  Visitors are welcome to experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Christmas, celebrating the different eras throughout the residency of the home over 200 years. A self-paced tour throughout the house will warm your heart and bring joy with a nostalgic journey as visitors go from room to room, each one decorated by volunteers, even the dollhouse.  

This fun-filled activity is geared toward both children and adults and features the traditions and crafts of the 19th century as guests get to create their own beautiful ornaments and decorations to take home for the upcoming holiday celebrations.

Simon Thornton may have died here in 1873, but Hearthside House keeps his memory alive by presenting 19th century Victorian mourning customs. Experience all of the traditions and customs embraced by Victorians, who viewed the pageantry of death as a necessary part of life, in this extensive exhibit set throughout the house, including embalming display. 

Simon Thornton may have died here in 1873, but Hearthside House keeps his memory alive by presenting 19th century Victorian mourning customs. Experience all of the traditions and customs embraced by Victorians, who viewed the pageantry of death as a necessary part of life, in this extensive exhibit set throughout the house, including embalming display.

Simon Thornton may have died here in 1873, but Hearthside House keeps his memory alive by presenting 19th century Victorian mourning customs. Experience all of the traditions and customs embraced by Victorians, who viewed the pageantry of death as a necessary part of life, in this extensive exhibit set throughout the house, including embalming display. 

Ron Carlson hosts a channel on YouTube called Faces of the Forgotten.  Each episode features stories that he has discovered through visits to cemeteries around the world and brings the stories to life.  Join us as we learn some of the amazing stories he has uncovered at this presentation given by Ron. 

Simon Thornton may have died in 1873, but Hearthside House keeps his memory alive by presenting 19th century Victorian mourning customs. Experience all of the traditions and customs embraced by Victorians, who viewed the pageantry of death as a necessary part of life, in this extensive exhibit set throughout the house. 

Usher in the Fall season in New England with our second annual BeWitched & BeDazzled Festival. Expanded from last year with longer hours, giving more time for all ages to come and enjoy a full day of fun. Set within the picturesque Chase Farm, and the site of Disney’s filming of Hocus Pocus 2, the festival includes some 75 artisan vendors, non-stop stage and grounds performances, children’s activities, hayrides, historic presentations, psychics, food trucks, and more. 

Every year, 10 historic properties along Great Road, one of the oldest highways in the country, invite visitors to an Open House to get a peek inside these rare sites, ranging from 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Take a self-guided tour of the sites at the Great Road Heritage Campus: Hearthside House, Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop and the Moffett Mill.  The other participating sites include the Friends Quaker Meetinghouse, the Arnold House, Mt. Moriah Lodge, Northgate and the Arnold’s Bakery. The Valentine Whitman House, private residence, offers an outdoor visit to learn its history. 

An early program to beat the heat of the summer.  Guided historical tours of the Great Road Heritage Campus sites, including Hearthside House, the Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop and the Moffett Mill. Explore these historic treasures with our informed guides and learn the fascinating history of some of Lincoln’s most prominent landmarks from the 19th century. 

Join us at Chase Farm Park for a night of stargazing in the wide-open fields. Local astronomers will present a talk about the night sky before getting your own opportunity to gaze through a telescope and take a guided tour of the skies.

Come visit Hearthside with the young girl in your life to experience a 1904 Victorian garden party, just like Samantha Parkington of American Girl fame would have done. Admission includes a presentation about Samantha’s summertime adventures, refreshments, a fun craft project, a photo of you and your guests, old-fashioned lawn games, and a tour inside the mansion. 

An early program to beat the heat of the summer.  Guided historical tours of the Great Road Heritage Campus sites, including Hearthside House, the Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop and the Moffett Mill. Explore these historic treasures inside and out with our informed guides and learn the fascinating history of some of Lincoln’s most prominent landmarks from the 19th century. 

Guided historical tours of the Great Road Heritage Campus sites, including Hearthside House, the Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop and the Moffett Mill. Explore these historic treasures inside and out with our informed guides and learn the fascinating history of some of Lincoln’s most prominent landmarks from the 19th century.

Guided historical tours of the Great Road Heritage Campus sites, including Hearthside House, the Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop and the Moffett Mill. Explore these historic treasures with our informed guides and learn the fascinating history of some of Lincoln’s most prominent landmarks from the 19th century. 

Hearthside's American Girl Doll Tea Party is a popular one.  With the same elegance as the “adult” tea a few weeks earlier, this one is geared specifically for young girls and their mothers to enjoy. It isn't just a special time to enjoy the traditions of Tea, but it is an opportunity to learn valuable lessons from history through dolls.

Join the Friends of Hearthside and the Town of Lincoln for the annual Memorial Day Parade, kicking off at 11 a.m. at the corner of Higginson Avenue and Smithfield Avenue as it winds its way through town and Great Road, concluding at Chase Farm Park around noon.  The post-parade celebration starting immediately after the parade includes a live band, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.  Stop by the schoolhouse and learn more about our historic sites at the Great Road Heritage Campus from our volunteers dressed in historic attire.  The event is free.

When Arnold Talbot lived at Hearthside in 1912, he had heard about the majestic ship known as the “Titanic” that was making its maiden voyage that April.  This year, Hearthside’s annual Afternoon Tea will feature a look back with a “Titanic Tea.”  Enjoy a first-class afternoon tea with elegance as you enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and dainty sweets, while learning more about this grand ship. 

Join us as we kick off the season with fully-guided tours of the Great Road Heritage Campus sites, including Hearthside House, the Pullen Corner Schoolhouse, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop and the Moffett Mill. Explore these historic treasures with our informed guides, and learn the fascinating history of some of Lincoln’s most prominent landmarks from the 19th century. The featured exhibit at Hearthside is about the History of the Talbot Family, who resided here from 1904-1926. 

Join us at Chase Farm Park for a night of stargazing in the wide-open fields. Local astronomers will present a talk about the night sky before getting started with your own opportunity to gaze through a telescope and take a guided tour of the skies. This is a popular event, get your tickets before they sell out!  Purchase online beginning April 1st.

Come experience the full history of our c. 1810 Federal Style mansion, “The House that Love Built,” and learn the stories of the eleven families that called this beautiful place home from 1814-1996, when the property was acquired by the town of Lincoln.