The Thoreau Society

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341 Virginia Rd
Concord, MA 01742

The Thoreau Society, established in 1941, is the oldest and largest organization dedicated to promoting the life and works of American author Henry David Thoreau. With a mission focused on education, outreach, and advocacy, the Society seeks to foster interest in Thoreau's philosophy and promote social, political, and environmental awareness.

As a vibrant community of scholars and enthusiasts, the Thoreau Society encourages diverse participation and is committed to preserving Thoreau Country as a vital part of collective heritage. Through various programs and resources, the Society continues to champion Thoreau's ideals of justice, equality, and the preservation of nature.

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Donna Marie P.
9/16/2023

I am so grateful for the writing space at the Writer's Retreat provided by the Thoreau Farm: Birthplace of Henry David Thoreau. It is a privilege to spend time in the very room that this American...

Kendra H.
9/19/2023

For my birthday last year, I gifted myself a day's retreat in the house/room where Thoreau was born. My entire trip to the Concord area was a transcendental pilgrimage in its own right, and my day...

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Erica R.
7/30/2014

I was traveling in and around Concord, stopping at many of the more notable and/or famous locations relating to famous Concord writers and philosophers. Thoreau Farm seemed like a fitting option -...

Nancy R.
9/27/2021

As a writer, I was drawn to the Writer's Retreat option offered at Thoreau Farm. For a reasonable fee I was allowed to write all morning in the very room where Henry David Thoreau was born. The...

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R V.
3/13/2011

The Thoreau Farm Trust is also the site of the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau - the only one of the many famous Concord writers actually born in that town. A home-grown group put in all the...

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