Fall 2026-Winter 2027 Speaker Series

The fall 2026-winter 2027 Speaker Series will explore new research and lesser-known stories associated with this remarkable house, featuring talks by leading historians and authors.

All talks will take place in the Carriage House at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, and will also be available to stream online. Events are free and open to all; registration is required for in-person attendance. Click event listings below for details and registration.

The complete schedule of talks will be announced in the fall.

 

October 7

Book Launch: Quothing "The Raven"

What factors influenced the attention devoted to Poe's "Raven" from the very day when it was first published in 1845?

October 29

A Closer Look at the "Japan Room"

Charley Longfellow's "Japan Room" represents an unusually early American domestic interior devoted to Japanese art and design.

November 12

Hiawatha + the Garden River First Nation

A 1900 performance of Hiawatha by members of the Garden River First Nation reveals how Native people insisted on their own survival.

 

More Events at the Longfellow House

October 15

Victorian Science and the Beyond

Join us for a seasonal evening of house tours exploring Victorian science, the lure of the supernatural, and their echoes today.

October 31

Longfellow Trick-or-Treat Kickoff

Families are invited to drop in for a special Halloween celebration on the front lawn of the Longfellow House!