Last updated: May 1, 2025
Thing to Do
Explore Temporary Exhibits in the Longfellow House
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Temporary exhibits in a gallery inside the historic house use the rich museum collections at the site, including objects usually in storage, to explore themes related to the site's history. The temporary exhibit gallery is available to visit after all house tours during the site’s open hours and season.
Washington’s Headquarters and the Memory of the American Revolution
On exhibit May to October 2025
In July 1775, this house became the center of the emergent revolution when George Washington arrived in Cambridge and used the mansion as his residence and official Headquarters. The significance of the events and figures tied to the house during the Revolution resonated beyond its time, inspiring poets, historians, and preservationists to commemorate its place in American history.
This temporary exhibit marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the house’s use as Headquarters. It features items tangibly connected to Washington’s era and objects that illustrate the shaping of the national narrative of the Revolution in the late 1800s and early 1900s, which influence our understanding of the revolutionary era today.
Details
Duration
10-20 Minutes
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Servants' Pantry Exhibit Gallery
Check in at the visitor center entrance for admission to the exhibit gallery.
Reservations
No
Season
Summer, Fall
The gallery is open for visitation during the site's operating hours, May to October.
Time of Day
Day
On open days, the gallery is open for visitation from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM or via a standard guided tour.
Accessibility Information
The gallery space is accessible via a wheelchair lift from the visitor center.