Homestead Parlors The Dickinsons at home Themes in The Homestead Parlors AMHERST Amherst, Massachusetts was Emily Dickinson’s lifelong home and the backdrop for her poetic vision. FAMILY Dickinson’s family relationships were among the most important of her life. THE HOUSE The Homestead provided a sense of sanctuary that afforded Dickinson the opportunity to generate vivid and voluminous writing. VISIT MORE ROOMS Homestead Parlors Homestead Library and Conservatory Dickinson’s Bedroom Evergreens Library and Entryhall Evergreens Parlor Evergreens Dining Room and Kitchen Evergreens Nursery Parlor Library & Entrance Hall Dining Room & Kitchen Nursery Entrance Hall Bedroom Dressing Room Bath Room Porch Woodshed Pantry Sink Maid's Room Bedroom Sewing Room Attic Parlors Library & Conservatory Dining Room Kitchen Laundry Shed Dickinson's Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Homestead Evergreens AllHomestead Parlors AllAmherstThe HouseFamily The Parlors Formal and family space Siblings Mother South Pleasant house A changing place Aeolian harp Travels The farm Industry in Amherst Piano Sherry in the glass “unlike most everyone” Father This was a poet “Called back.”
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