Emily Dickinson Museum Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Carriage House Reconstruction
Rendered View of Reconstructed Carriage House at the Emily Dickinson Museum . Photo: amherstma.gov
Source: Amherst Business Improvement District
The Emily Dickinson Museum will celebrate the completion of the reconstructed Carriage House and the reopening of The Evergreens with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, from 5:00–6:00 p.m. at 280 Main Street, Amherst, MA.
Hosted in partnership with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID), the ceremony will commemorate a major step forward in the Museum’s long-range restoration plans.
The Carriage House, reconstructed to reflect its 19th-century appearance while meeting today’s highest standards for sustainability, is the first passive commercial building in Amherst—and the first passive museum building and historic house reconstruction in the country. It will serve as a visitor welcome center, museum shop, and play a key role in enabling the final phase of restoration at the Dickinson Homestead. Meanwhile, The Evergreens—home of Emily Dickinson’s brother Austin and his wife Susan—will officially reopen to the public on May 1 after nearly a year of closure during construction.
Event Highlights:
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Celebrate the opening of the reconstructed Carriage House and the return of The Evergreens to public tours.
- Tour The Evergreens – After the ceremony, explore The Evergreens with guided tours by the Emily Dickinson Museum team.
“This is a major milestone for the Museum, more than two decades in the making,” said Jane Wald, the Jane and Robert Keiter Family Executive Director of the Emily Dickinson Museum. “The Carriage House not only helps us continue to restore Emily Dickinson’s Homestead, but also reflects Dickinson’s deep appreciation for the natural world through our commitment to environmental stewardship.”
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
- Location: Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main Street, Amherst, MA
- Free and open to the public — no RSVP required!
Additional Upcoming Event: In addition to the ribbon cutting, the Museum will host its annual Poetry Walk through downtown Amherst on Saturday, May 10, in honor of the 139th anniversary of Emily Dickinson’s death. This beloved tradition is free and open to all. Learn more at EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/poetry-walk-2025.
For More Information: Visit EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org or contact the Museum directly for event updates.
