Tours available by reservation, May through October

Our grounds are open everyday, year-round during daylight hours. Explore the Freeman Memorial Trail. Dogs are welcome.

Book a Tour.

Reservations are required. Please use the contact form to book your tour.

Our tour guides are volunteers. Advanced notice of your visit helps with scheduling. Tours may not be available at all times due to scheduling constraints, but the longer the lead time, the better chance we can find a guide at the time you request. Thank you for your patience.

Guided tours of the c.1688 Whittier homestead are offered from May through October.

The approximately 1 hour tour explores the Whittier family’s lives here on the farm and the early life of the abolitionist and poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Visitors are also encouraged to explore the self-guided Freeman Memorial Trail through the woods and fields of the Whittier Birthplace.

Accessibility: there are 2 steps up into the 17th century house and the path from the street to the house is stepping stones on grass. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

The tour fees are listed below. Exact change is most welcome. If you’d like to pay by credit card, please click here and make note of how many people are in your group.

• Adults: $5

• Seniors and students: $3

• Children under age 12: free

Our mask policy follows the CDC guidance and we encourage social distancing, where possible.

We look forward to seeing you for your visit!