Welcome

The Alden House Historic Site, and the property upon which it rests, are part of the original land grant given to John and Priscilla Alden in 1627. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2008, the house is an important piece of American history that provides visitors with an intimate look at one of America’s founding families.

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Alden Building Campaign

The Center for Living History will share the story of America’s beginnings through the lens of the Alden family with exciting exhibits and education programs in a state-of-art facility.

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Alden Archaeology

Explore the Alden First Site, the Duxbury, Massachusetts, home of Mayflower passengers John and Priscilla (Mullins) Alden and their ten children.  This is where the couple built their main home, raised their family, and helped found the town of Duxbury.

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Welcome

The Alden House Historic Site, and the property upon which it rests, are part of the original land grant given to John and Priscilla Alden in 1627. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2008, the house is an important piece of American history that provides visitors with an intimate look at one of America’s founding families.

Read More

Alden Building Campaign

The Center for Living History will share the story of America’s beginnings through the lens of the Alden family with exciting exhibits and education programs in a state-of-art facility.

Read More

Alden Archaeology

Explore the Alden First Site, the Duxbury, Massachusetts, home of Mayflower passengers John and Priscilla (Mullins) Alden and their ten children.  This is where the couple built their main home, raised their family, and helped found the town of Duxbury.

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Mayflower Lives, A Fresh and Revealing History

Mayflower Lives, A Fresh and Revealing History

Join us for a fascinating online talk with British historian and author Martyn Whittock on Friday, January 23 at noon. Martyn will explore the Mayflower voyage through the lives of several remarkable “saints” and “strangers” who became the Pilgrims and the human drama behind their stories, from the perilous Atlantic crossing to the colony’s first winter.

Love and Marriage in Plymouth Colony

Love and Marriage in Plymouth Colony

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s The Courtship of Miles Standish helped popularize the love story of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. Join us on Friday, February 13 at noon for a virtual talk with Dr. Anne Mason of Pilgrim Hall Museum as she explores the real experiences of love and marriage in 17th‑century Plymouth.

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.

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Become a Member

Alden Kindred of America’s (AKA) members play a unique role in history. From the stewardship of our National Historic Landmark, The Alden House Historic Site, to exploring our expansive heritage, Alden Kindred members embody Alden spirit and tradition.

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