Swampscott and Lynn, MA: Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses
All ages • 90 minutes • Guided tour
What to Expect
About the Swampscott House
While living here in a second-floor apartment, Mary Baker Eddy experienced a severe injury, and her subsequent recovery through prayer alone set her life on a new course. She later referred to Swampscott as the “birthplace of Christian Science.”
About the Lynn House
Now a National Historic Landmark, 8 Broad Street was the first home owned by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science. From this modest house, purchased in 1875, she courageously took her discovery and its message of healing and comfort to a wider world. During the seven years she lived here, Mrs. Eddy published the first edition of her cornerstone work, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, founded her church, chartered a college, and taught dozens of students.
Includes
The Lynn and Swampscott Mary Baker Eddy Historic House tours are paired and start at the Swampscott house.
As you tour these houses, informative guides will introduce you to these dramatic events and to the labors and achievements of a remarkable woman who would go on to become one of the most famous in the United States. You’ll also learn about the details of day-to-day life in the latter half of the 19th century.
Duration
90 minutes, plus 15 minutes of travel time between houses
Address
23 Paradise Rd., Swampscott, MA 01907 (Tour concludes at 8 Broad St., Lynn, MA 01902.)
Pricing
| Adult | $15 |
| Youth and Student | $7.50 |
| Child | Free |
| Longyear Member (Individual) | Free |
| Longyear Member (Family) | Free |
Cancellation Policy
Tickets purchased are non-refundable but can be transferred to a different date. Call 617.278.9000 for help.
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