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Longfellow National Historic SiteView of Longfellow House at 105 Brattle Street, Cambridge.
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow may have been a famous poet, but he was not the only interesting member of the family. His wife Fanny was an intelligent, forward-thinking woman who engaged in literary pursuits and artwork. Henry and Fanny’s children included Charley, an adventurous traveler, and Alice, an important figure in the advancement of women’s education and an early proponent of historic preservation.
 
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: October 15, 2009 at 11:59 EST