Historical black-and-white scene of a street with people, horse-drawn carriages, and buildings with signs, resembling an old colonial town.

Little Women at Harvard General Store

In the fall of 2018, the historic Harvard General Store and Harvard Town Common were transformed for the filming of Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women. With the story filmed entirely in Massachusetts for authenticity, Harvard and many nearby sites played a special role. Our beautiful second floor event space was the set for the dress shop scenes in which Meg purchases fine fabric for a special dress. In the park between the General Store and the neighboring Harvard Congregational Church, several building facades were erected to create the set for downtown Concord. Other notable nearby locations include Fruitlands Museum in Harvard and Gibbet Hill in Groton. Enjoy this gallery of images from the set, courtesy of Sony Pictures, and explore the links below to learn more.

Historic small-town street scene with colorful buildings, people dressed in period costumes, and snow on the ground, suggesting a reenactment or patriotic event.
Historic buildings with vintage storefronts and people dressed in period clothing, suggesting a historical reenactment or old-town setting on a snowy day.
Display of fabric patterns and tailoring materials on a wall, with a sign that reads 'Tailoring Services by Appointment.' and a vintage white dress hanging in the center.
A craft room with mannequins dressed in vintage clothing, a table with fabric and sewing supplies, and a wall of fabric bolts in various colors. Natural light streams through the windows.
A sewing or pattern-making workspace with vintage dress pattern pieces, fabric swatches, measuring tape, a vintage seam roller, and lace trim on a wooden table.
An elderly woman wearing a floral dress and hairnet standing next to a wooden post in a room with framed pictures on the wall. Hats are hanging on the post, with one hat on the woman's head, and a cane is visible near her.
A wall with framed vintage fashion illustrations and decorative shoe silhouettes, wooden shoe racks filled with various pairs of boots and shoes, a small round wooden table with a lace doily and a potted plant, and signs labeled 'Ladies Shoes' and 'Men's Shoes'.
Photo of a vintage shoe store showing a wooden shelf filled with men's leather shoes and boots. There is a sign above the shelf that says 'Men's Shoes,' and the store has wooden floors, a floral rug, chairs, and a window with sheer curtains allowing natural light.
A black and white photo of people dressed in 19th-century clothing standing in a line outdoors, possibly for a historical reenactment or event, with buildings and trees in the background.
A vintage display cabinet filled with old hats, parasols, and accessories, with framed Victorian-style artwork hanging on the wall behind it.
Interior of a vintage store filled with textiles, dresses on mannequins, shelves with fabric rolls, framed artwork on the walls, and various decorative objects, illuminated by natural light from large windows.
A historical reenactment scene with 19th-century buildings, including a butcher shop and a post office, with people dressed in period attire and gathered in front of the buildings.
A display of vintage items including lace umbrellas, hats, and a vintage fashion illustration on the wall with a sign for sale prices.
A room filled with vintage items including shelves with shoes, a wooden chest, and framed artwork on the walls. There is a table with jewelry and a small potted plant, and chairs with decorative upholstery. Natural light comes through a large window, illuminating the space.
Craft room with shelves of sewing supplies, framed historical fashion illustrations on the wall, a wooden chest of drawers, and fabric patterns hanging on the wall.
A vintage store interior with various hats, shoes, picture frames, and furniture, including wooden tables and bookshelves, with floral paintings and decorative items displayed.
A vintage-style dress with long sleeves, lace details, and a large bow at the neck, displayed on mannequin. The dress is in shades of pink and cream. The mannequin is wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat decorated with fabric flowers.
A wooden display case with multiple drawers containing color swatches, topped with vintage boots and shoes, in a room with wooden floors and furniture.
A cozy room with wooden flooring, green walls, and various vintage furniture and decorations, including a wooden chest, shoe racks, a table with rolls of paper, and framed artwork on the wall.
Historical reenactment scene on a street with people dressed in period clothing and horse-drawn carriages, stores with vintage signs, and a banner supporting soldiers' fund.
A black and white photo of a church with a tall steeple, surrounded by leafless trees. Several people dressed in historical clothing are walking towards the church, carrying baskets and belongings.