manuscript of a stanza of poem "To A Child" signed by Henry W. Longfellow

Poetry of Places

Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

  • 1 - 2 hours
  • 6 tour stops

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry touches on universal themes, but in many instances it is specifically located through references, imagery, and inspiration to his Cambridge neighborhood.

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