November 1, 2022 Submitted by the Hingham Historical Society
During the first two weekends of November, the Hingham Historical Society will be hosting its Annual Candlelight Tours of the 1686 Old Ordinary House Museum. Tourgoers will be able to learn about the hardships and simple pleasures of a New England winter in colonial days.
The Old Ordinary is a remarkable example of early American architectural and cultural history, built on the main road from Boston for stagecoach travelers to stop “for an ordinary meal” and a drink in the taproom. A home and family business, the Ordinary served local travelers for over 150 years as a meeting place to exchange news, celebrate events, see friends and sample the latest batch of cider. In addition to the 1686 House Museum, the property includes the Olmsted Garden, the Old Fort and the Arts and Crafts Annex.
While The Old Ordinary now has a brand new HVAC system to allow for tours all year long, during the Candlelight Tours the house will remain unheated to give guests a sense of what life was like for early families during the long, cold, dark New England winters. Tours are 45 minutes long and end with a seasonal snack. Advanced Tickets Sales Only. To purchase tickets and for more information please visit: https://hinghamhistorical.org/