"The Past and Present here unite..."

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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4 minutes, 54 seconds

Explore the designed landscape, layered history, and rich museum collections of Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site.

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Black History

Explore stories of slavery and resistance; of freedom and community; and of abolition and education.

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LGBTQ History

Join us in exploring the lives of LGBTQ people, and the resonance of these stories today.

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How to Visit Inside the House

All inside visits are by guided tour with a park ranger. Plan your free tour experience today. Tours run late May through October.

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The beloved American poet made Cambridge his home for more than 45 years.

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Fanny Longfellow

Henry Longfellow's wife was his domestic and literary partner and an astute observer of antebellum American society.

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George Washington

In this house, General George Washington shaped the new Continental Army and grew as a leader, commander, and person.

Last updated: December 18, 2023

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105 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

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(617) 876-4491

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