Longfellow National Historic Site - Massachusetts


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Longfellow National Historic Site
Photo of Longfellow National Historic Site courtesy NPS

Longfellow National Historic Site is an outstanding example of a historic site representing the themes of arts and literature. For almost half a century (1837-1882) this was the home of one of the world's foremost poets, scholars and educators, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Longfellow House is also significant in America's colonial history. General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the newly-formed Continental Army, headquartered and planned the Siege of Boston here between July, 1775 and April, 1776.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow enjoyed enormous popularity during his lifetime and continues to influence our cultural and historical perceptions. He and his immediate and extended family and friends played a central role in the intellectual and artistic life of nineteenth century America and are credited with shaping a distinctly American identity and culture. Longfellow House was a favorite gathering place for many prominent philosophers and artists including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Julia Ward Howe, and Charles Sumner.


Facilities available at Longfellow National Historic Site:



Longfellow National Historic Site website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: FRLA_Longfellow_NHS@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Visitor Information 617-876-4491
Superintendent 617-566-1689 ext. 201
Site Manager 617-876-4491 ext. 12
Human Resources 617-566-1689 ext. 209
Museum Curator 617-876-4491 ext. 13

Address
Longfellow National Historic Site
105 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 2138