Alden School Brochure
Alden School Brochure, circa 1898
Ink on paper
DRHS Ephemera Collection, DAL.SMS.090
The Alden School for Girls opened in 1896 and operated for only a few years. It was located in the federal-style home built by Capt. Jonathan Smith, still standing today at 50 Cedar Street. The school was located close to Pilgrims John and Priscilla Alden’s land grant. At the time, the Alden School was one of three private academies in Duxbury. In the summer months, principals Mary T. Jenkins and Helen T. Nevers used the building and its amenities as a summer resort.
A popular school name in Duxbury, today children attend the Alden Elementary School from 3rd to 5th grade.
Digging Duxbury
The quest for archaeological evidence of the Pilgrim past began with an 1833 dig, one of the earliest in U.S. history.
Coming to a Pilgrim Town
Coming to a Pilgrim Town
Duxbury’s Pilgrim history, combined with the town’s natural beauty, initiated a tourist boom.
Collecting in a Pilgrim Town
Collecting in a Pilgrim Town
The tourism boom brought another enterprise, the creation and sale of Pilgrim-themed souvenirs.
Lasting Legacy
Duxbury's Lasting Legacy
Duxbury never forgot its Pilgrim origins. How could it? The names continue to generate interest today.
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