Typical school tours last one hour and can be tailored to fit specific learning objectives and grade levels. We can accommodate 50 students at a time, separated into groups of about 12 students each. Each group starts the guided tour in a different room in the house.
If your group is larger, we can arrange an additional program in our meeting room and rotate the students in that group with those touring the house. Inside space is available for students to eat their bag lunches.
Programs can include:
New Hampshire and the Presidency: The Life and Times of Franklin Pierce
Through a guided tour of his home, learn about Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States and the only New Hampshire resident to be elected to the White House. Learn about his military service, his involvement in state and national politics before his election to President, and his Presidential accomplishments.
Life of an American Family in the 1840's
Take a step back in time with a visit to the historic home of New Hampshire’s only President, Franklin Pierce and his family. The Pierce family occupied this 19th century Greek Revival home from 1842-1848. Through exhibits, hands on objects, visual clues and guided tours of the historic home, visitors will learn about the domestic life of this pre-Civil War American family.
Cost is $5 per student, $8 per adult, with one adult free for every 10 students. There is free on street parking, as well as a pull out space for buses.
For more information or to make a reservation, call the tour director at (603) 715-5566 or email piercebrigade@gmail.com.
The Pierce Manse * 14 Horseshoe Pond Lane * Concord, New Hampshire * 03301 * (603) 225-4555
School Programs
Hours of Operation
Directions
The Pierce Manse is located at 14 Horseshoe Pond Lane in Concord's historic district. From North or South on I-93, take exit 15W US 3N/ 202 W/ North Main Street/ 393 W. At the light, take a HARD right onto N. Main Street. Go to the end and the Pierce Manse will be immediately in front of you. If you miss the hard right, bear right on Rt. 3 N/ N. State Street. At the first light, take a right onto Horseshoe Pond Lane.
We do not advise you follow your GPS directions--Commercial Street no longer connects with Horseshoe Pond Lane.
The Pierce Manse will be open for guided tours May 25-October 28, 2023. Regular hours are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10A.M. to 3P.M.
Appointments are available year round. To schedule an appointment please call the tour director at 603-715-5566 with at least three days notice to make an appointment. The Manse observes all Federal holidays.
General Admission Fees:
Adults: $10.00 Seniors: $9.00
Children: $5.00 Family: $25.00