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Longfellow National Historic SiteEarly 20th century view of Longfellow House.
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Longfellow National Historic Site
Guided Tours
 

During the open season, tours of the house are offered at 10:30 and 11:30 in the morning, and at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon.  There is a 15 person per tour limit, and they are operated on a first-come first-served basis.

Not all tours of the house are the same.  Some focus on Henry Longfellow's poetry, another might discuss George Washington's residency, and a third could focus on the art, furniture or some other aspect of the house and its story.  If you are interested in a specific theme or part of the house's history, be sure to inquire with the rangers.

The tours encompass rooms on the first and second floors of the house, and generally last about 45 minutes.

Portrait of Dante Alighieri from an 1865 commemorative medal.  

Did You Know?
In 1867, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow became the first American to complete a translation of Dante Alighieri's "Inferno".

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST