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Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Early 20th century view of Longfellow House.
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Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
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Portrait of Henry W. Longfellow, by Samuel Laurence, 1854.

Longfellow and Abolition

Henry W. Longfellow was a supporter of the movement to abolish slavery in the United States, both before and during the Civil War. In addition to authoring his Poems on Slavery, Longfellow corresponded and was acquainted with many prominent abolitionists. Click here or on the link in the menu on your left to view an online exhibit discussing Henry W. Longfellow's role in the abolition movement.

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Engraving of Washington taking command of the army.

Did You Know?
George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army in Cambridge on July 3, 1775. The house at 105 Brattle Street served as his headquarters for the next nine months.
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