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.
Duxbury 2020
Our Pilgrim Story
Twelve historians offer their perspectives on Duxbury's Pilgrim legacy in this commemorative publication.
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Alden House Brick Sidewalk Sale
Create a lasting legacy for your family and help preserve Alden House. Purchase a 4x8 commemorative brick. $150.Please mail this form with your order information, or attach and email your order info to director@alden.org. Thank you for your support.
You can send a check with your order form or use the button below to pay for your order by credit card:
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.
To make your tax-deductible donation online by clicking the GIVE button below or your may contact our offices at 781.934.9092 for more information.
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.
Meet John Alden the Elder
John Alden was a pillar of the Plimoth Colony. Come and meet a ‘matured’ John Alden as he relates episodes of his life, the challenges of building a Colony, and raising a large family in the New World as portrayed local reenactor Stan Wollman.
The program will be held on selected days in July and August: July 28; August 6th, 19th and 27th from noon to 2 pm at the Alden House Historic Site. Includes tours of the museum and crafts for kids.
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.
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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.