Guided Tour of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House

Guided tour in the Longfellow House Parlor

NPS Photo/Sam DiMatteo

What does this house reveal about our shared past? Here, history was made, and history was written. For over 200 years, the inhabitants of this house shaped American history, culture, and identity. 

Guided tours are offered seasonlly, May through October. Entrance to the house is by guided tour only, and all tours are free of charge. Learn more about guided tours here.

Details

Duration

30-50 Minutes

Activity

Guided Tours

Join a park ranger for an interactive exploration of this home's layered history. For more information and to pick your tour experience, click here.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters

Begin your tour in the Visitor Center at the rear of the historic house.

Reservations

Yes

Same-day reservations can be made by phone [phone]) starting at 9:30 am, and walk-in visitors are welcome. Advance reservations are not accepted for public tours.

Season

Summer, Fall

Tours are available seasonlly, late May through October.

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Accessibility to the first floor of the Longfellow House for those with limited mobility and/or those in wheelchairs is provided by a lift in the visitor center.

House tours require moderate to long periods of standing. Portable stools are available from rangers upon request.

The exhibits rooms on the second floor are accessed by a flight of stairs with a multi-level landing at the turn. The steps (ten below the landing, three at the landing, and eight above the landing) are historic, worn, and sometimes uneven. Visitors are asked to use the handrail for stability. The front and back portions of the house are separated by a flight of stairs: eight steps down and eight back up.

Learn more about accessibility and available accommodations on the park website.