Historic site

Laura E. Richards House

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The Laura E. Richards House in Gardiner, Maine, preserves the residence of the celebrated author who won the Pulitzer Prize for her biography of Julia Ward Howe. This historic site offers a window into Richards' world, with rooms furnished to reflect her era and exhibits on her prolific writing career, which included children's books, poetry, and biographies. Visitors can learn about her family legacy and her role in American literature while exploring the charming home that inspired much of her work.

Don't miss

See the study where Laura E. Richards wrote her Pulitzer-winning biography.
Browse exhibits on her children's books and other literary works.
Discover the connection between Richards and the nearby Robinson House.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Laura E. Richards House

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inNew Orleans Homes of the Rich and Famous Tour of the Garden District4.9★ · 460 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →

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