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Celebrate The Winter Solstice At The Old Manse, A Historic Museum In Massachusetts

Winter in Massachusetts can be rough, but the Winter Solstice is a time to remember that the days will begin getting longer, and that warmer days are to come. This special day is coming up quickly, and one of our state’s most historic landmarks holds a special event for the solstice. If you’ve ever been to Concord, you’ve probably heard of The Old Manse. This historic landmark is a great piece of history where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired, and now the preserved building is a special sight to be seen. Every year on the shortest day of the year, you can gather at The Old Manse with other Bay Staters for the Winter Solstice Celebration and celebrate the changing season with a big bonfire, candles, music, and more.

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The Old Manse annually holds a Winter Solstice Celebration, and this year it's taking place on December 21st from 6:30p.m. to 9p.m. This celebration event is completely free! The Old Manse/Facebook If you've never been to The Old Manse, this free event is the perfect way to experience this historic landmark and have a warm, fun night. Gildas C./Google Local This historic clapboard building holds a lot of America's history. Situated upon the Concord River, the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired right near The Old Manse. The Old Manse/Facebook Ever since the war in 1775, The Old Manse has had many visitors. Famous philosophers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne who once called the historic building home. Much inspiration has been drawn from the area, and we hope it brings about inspiration for you too. Every solstice, The Old Manse plans an event to get Bay Staters to enjoy the season. The Winter Solstice Celebration is coming up quick and takes place on the back lawn. The Old Manse/Facebook During this celebration, there will be music to dance to, drumming, a huge bonfire, s'mores, and even a candlelight singalong. The Old Manse/Facebook Together we can warm our spirits and enjoy a fun night of dancing, warm food, a great fire, and so much more. The Old Manse/Facebook This event is completely free, so mark your calendars and get out to The Old Manse in Concord for the best Winter Solstice Celebration around! Derek Dambrosio/Google Local



For more information on The Old Manse, Winter Solstice Celebration is taking place at The Old Manse in Concord, from 6:30p.m. to 9p.m. on December 21st, 2019.For more information on The Old Manse, click here

Have you ever gathered for a solstice celebration? Do you plan to go to The Old Manse this year? We’d love to hear your thoughts on the celebration in the comments!