Begun in 2010, this blog offers analysis and reflection by Susan Bailey on the life, works and legacy of Louisa May Alcott and her family. Susan is an active member and supporter of the Louisa May Alcott Society, the Fruitlands Museum and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House.
Progressive educator and transcendental philosopher Bronson Alcott realized his dream for adult education on July 12, 1880, with the establishment of his School of Philosophy, built on the grounds of Orchard House, his longtime family home. Today, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House continues the tradition by hosting the Summer Conversational Series each year during the …