The Pierce House

Ten generations of the Pierce family called this house a home, from its construction in 1683 until it was turned into a museum in 1968. This is not the house of a wealthy merchant, this is where working class colonists (and later Americans) lived out their lives. Touring the home today offers a unique journey through centuries of American history. You can see how the home was adapted over time to fit the needs of each new generation of occupants. Some original features remain, much of it wooden, surprisingly. On street parking available.

• museum
• history
• family

Address

24 Oakton Avenue

Getting there

T: Ashmont

Hours

Rarely available hour long tours, check their calendar

Price

$5, students $3

Website

historicnewengland.org (opens in a new tab)