Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site · Massachusetts
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Historic site in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a historic site located at 105 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. It was the home of noted American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for almost 50 years, and it had previously served as the headquarters of General George Washington during the early American Revolutionary War.
About 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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Operating Hours
Operating Hours
Hours for the visitor center and house at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk. In the summer, the site is open Friday to Monday. During the winter season, the house is closed to the public, with tours available by appointment only.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30AM - 5:00PM | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?
Popular activities at Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site include: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping.
What is the weather like at Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?
New England weather is highly variable. Temperatures in the winter can be very cold with high snowfall. Fall and spring are generally pleasant. Summer temperatures are generally mild, with periods of heat and humidity. However, the house is air conditioned and heated for collection care and the comfort of the visitor.
How do I get to Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS is located in a residential section of Cambridge, MA. There is very little public parking in the area and onsite parking is limited to vehicles with handicapped parking permits. However, the site is a short walk from Harvard Square, where there are paid parking lots and a station for the MBTA Red Line and numerous bus routes. The use of public transportation to the site is highly recommended. Follow the link for detailed instructions.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
New England weather is highly variable. Temperatures in the winter can be very cold with high snowfall. Fall and spring are generally pleasant. Summer temperatures are generally mild, with periods of heat and humidity. However, the house is air conditioned and heated for collection care and the comfort of the visitor.
Directions
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS is located in a residential section of Cambridge, MA. There is very little public parking in the area and onsite parking is limited to vehicles with handicapped parking permits. However, the site is a short walk from Harvard Square, where there are paid parking lots and a station for the MBTA Red Line and numerous bus routes. The use of public transportation to the site is highly recommended. Follow the link for detailed instructions.
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