Event
"Within These Walls:" An Introduction to Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Time:
3:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Virtual/Digital
Description
What does a home reveal about its occupants, and about our shared history? Join a ranger for a live virtual conversation about the remarkable history of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House. This site bears witness to the history of slavery in New England and the early free Black community of Cambridge, and George Washington’s development as a leader. It was a 19th century hub of literary life and abolitionism, a site of remarkable women’s history and art history, and reveals what some LBGTQ folks experienced over 100 years ago.
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Reservation or Registration: Yes
Free and open to all; registration required at https://bit.ly/intro-to-LONG.