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Longfellow National Historic SiteEarly 20th century view of Longfellow House.
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Longfellow National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons

Longfellow National Historic Site Closed for 2009 Season.

Longfellow National Historic Site is now closed for regular tours.  Please check back often for news about special events, and for information on our 2010 open season dates.

Special group and student tours are available, staff permitting.  Please call (617) 876-4491 for information.  Other special tours and events offered during season will be listed on the web site. 

The Longfellow NHS archives are open for researchers by appointment.  Call (617) 491-1054.

The gardens and grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk every day. 

Apart from handicapped parking, there is no on-site visitor parking available.  Metered parking is available on Brattle Street and other nearby roads.  Several parking garages and lots are located in Harvard Square, a ten minute walk from Longfellow National Historic Site.  The Harvard Square subway station, located in Harvard Square, is also a ten minute walk from the site.

Charles Longfellow (in kimono w/ back to photographer) in Yokohama.  

Did You Know?
Charles Longfellow was one of the first westerners to travel and live in Japan where he spent almost two years, from 1871 to 1873.

Last Updated: October 29, 2009 at 15:28 EST