Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

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Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves a remarkable Georgian house whose occupants shaped our nation. It was a site of colonial enslavement and community activism, George Washington’s first long-term headquarters of the American Revolution, and the place where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his canon of 19th-century American literature.

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Photos

Yellow three-story mansion with symmetrical facade. Steps and large lawn in foreground. Framed by br — Elm trees frame the front facade of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House.

children interacting with puppet — Special events create fun for all ages.

View of a study with a round center table cluttered with books and writing implements. — The Longfellow study table is cluttered with books and writing implements. The black "Chestnut Tree Chair" was a gift to Henry Longfellow in honor of his poem, "The Village Blacksmith."

A staircase with white balusters and green carpet. A bust of Washington sits at the turn of stairs. — The Longfellows' iconic front entry features a bust of Washington at the turn of the stairs

mansion highlighted by the changing colors of fall — Thousands tour the historic headquarters of George Washington and home of Henry Longfellow each summer.

garden back dropped by house — The Longfellow Family Garden provides a peaceful getaway in the heart of Cambridge.

large crowd on the east lawn listening to singers perfom — Each year is highlighted by the Summer Festival on the house's east lawn.

house covered with new fallen snow — New fallen snow blankets the historic mansion.

pink flower in garden — Vibrant colors abound throughout the year in the Longfellow Family Garden.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Live Music
Guided Tours
Hands-On
Arts and Crafts
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store