GENEALOGY

The Alden Kindred of America has been forging connections with Mayflower passengers John Alden and Priscilla Mullins for over 100 years. During that time we have helped thousands of families engage with their heritage through the exploration of the Alden genealogy.

For more information on Alden genealogy click here.

Twelve historians offer their perspectives on Duxbury's Pilgrim legacy in this commemorative publication.
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Alden House Brick Sidewalk Sale

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Alden Building Campaign *** (New)

This capital campaign aims to raise $2.3 million to do three things:

A. Establish a Historic Asset Preservation Fund to preserve Alden House and the Alden First Site foundation.

B. Build a two-story addition to the Alden Barn and create the Center for Living History.

C. Expand capacity to finance future requirements by building our endowment.

For more information about the Alden Building Campaign, click here.

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Alden First Site Website

Explore the world of John and Priscilla Alden and 17th century Duxbury through recent research about the archaeology artifacts unearthed from the Alden First Site.

Liberty Pole Day
Saturday, June 25
Noon to 4 pm

Step back in time to experience life during the American Revolution at a military re-enactment and living history day with the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment. Featured are military drills, living history demonstrations, craft programs, music and activities for kids. Admission is $15 for adults; free for kids. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.

Alden Kindred Reunion 2022
Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6

Celebrate the Alden legacy and share the history, kinship and fun of this annual gathering. This reunion will be held in person with featured events broadcast online through Zoom. Alden Reunion Invite 2022

Friday

Tours of Pilgrim Hall and the Major Judah Alden House on the grounds of the Art Complex Museum; chowder fest.

Saturday

Annual meeting, living history demonstrations, and kids activities. Featured program: "Pits, Posts and Palisades, Archaeological Findings on Burial Hill" with David Landon, PhD, associate director of the Fiske Center for Archaeological Research, University of Massachusetts Boston.

Register for In-Person Reunion Events:

Annual Reunion Tickets

Adult Member with lunch $35.00 Adult Non Member with lunch $40.00 Kids & students ages 3-12 with lunch $15.00 Friday Night Chowder Adult, kids free $20.00 Online programs donation $10.00

Register for Online Reunion Programs (Zoom link)

Online Reunion Events

Join the Annual meeting; virtual tour of Alden House; and featured program: "Pits, Posts and Palisades, Archaeological Findings on Burial Hill" with David Landon, PhD, associate director of the Fiske Center for Archaeological Research, University of Massachusetts Boston.

John and Priscilla Alden, An American Story

Explore the story of the celebrated Mayflower couple in this 13-minute documentary that goes beyond the lore of their famous "courtship" to trace their lives, from the hardships of their early years in Plymouth to their later success in Duxbury and role as leaders in helping found Plymouth Colony. Sponsored by the Alden Kindred of America.