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Longfellow National Historic SiteView of Longfellow House at 105 Brattle Street, Cambridge.
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Longfellow National Historic Site
For Teachers
 

Imagine reading the poem The Children's Hour while standing at the base of the "broad hall stairs" immortalized by Longfellow.  Picture yourself walking the halls that George Washington paced as he set in motion the plan to seize Dorchester Heights and force the 1776 British evacuation of Boston.

Whether teaching history or language arts, Longfellow National Historic Site can enrich your curriculum by providing students with opportunities to learn through exciting, resource-based experiences.  On this site you can learn how to plan a field trip, download teaching materials, arrange for professional development, and more!

Students on a field trip to Longfellow National Historic Site.
Plan a Field Trip
Read about our student programs and learn how to arrange a class visit.
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Learning about Longfellow and poetry at the Longfellow National Historic Site.
Curriculum Materials
Download our popular educator's packet or a complete teaching unit on Longfellow and poetry.
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Teachers engage in learning sessions at Longfellow National Historic Site.
Professional Development
Learn about upcoming teacher workshops.
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Henry W. Longfellow, c. 1868.  

Did You Know?
Henry W. Longfellow grew his beard to hide scars received as a result of a fire in 1861 that killed his wife Fanny and burned his neck and face.

Last Updated: December 29, 2006 at 14:13 EST