Love and Marriage in Plymouth Colony

Love and Marriage in Plymouth Colony

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Courtship of Miles Standish” (1858) popularized the love story of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. Join us on the eve of Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 13 at noon for this virtual talk that will revisit...
Why Diamonds Really Are a Girl ‘s Best Friend

Why Diamonds Really Are a Girl ‘s Best Friend

Join renowned historian Linda K. Kerber on Saturday, March 7 at 2 pm at the Duxbury Free Library for a compelling exploration of how the old law of domestic relations and the system of coverture shaped marriage, citizenship, and women’s legal status in the United...
2026 Speak for Thyself Nominations Open

2026 Speak for Thyself Nominations Open

The Alden Kindred’s Speak for Thyself Award honors exceptional women who, in the spirit of Priscilla Mullins Alden, make their own choices and stand up to make a difference.  Nominate a woman who embodies this spirit as a pioneer, advocate, community...
Alden Haunted House

Alden Haunted House

Join Us for a “Spooktacular” night at the Alden Haunted House on Friday and Saturday, October 17 & 18 between 5 and 9 pm! Ride your broomstick over for a frightfully fun evening at this 23rd annual event – filled with chills, chuckles, and lots...
Mayflower Day by Day

Mayflower Day by Day

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Pilgrim scholar Becket Soule on Friday, November 7 at noon as he explores his new book, Mayflower Day by Day. This richly detailed chronicle follows the Pilgrims from July 1620, when they departed Holland, through December...