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Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site

  • Northeast

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About Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters

Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves a remarkable Georgian house whose occupants shaped our nation. It was a site of colonial enslavement and community activism, George Washington’s first long-term headquarters of the American Revolution, and the place where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his canon of 19th-century American literature.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
Massachusetts
Designation
National Historic Site
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Operating Hours

Mon
9:30AM - 5:00PM
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
Closed
Fri
9:30AM - 5:00PM
Sat
9:30AM - 5:00PM
Sun
9:30AM - 5:00PM

Hours for the visitor center and house at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk. In the summer, the site is open Friday to Monday. During the winter season, the house is closed to the public, with tours available by appointment only.

Weather and when to go

New England weather is highly variable. Temperatures in the winter can be very cold with high snowfall. Fall and spring are generally pleasant. Summer temperatures are generally mild, with periods of heat and humidity. However, the house is air conditioned and heated for collection care and the comfort of the visitor.

Getting there

Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS is located in a residential section of Cambridge, MA. There is very little public parking in the area and onsite parking is limited to vehicles with handicapped parking permits. However, the site is a short walk from Harvard Square, where there are paid parking lots and a station for the MBTA Red Line and numerous bus routes. The use of public transportation to the site is highly recommended. Follow the link for detailed instructions.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Official site
nps.gov/long

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters

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Things to do in Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Guided Tour of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House

    Guided Tours · about 35 min · Reservation required

    Join a ranger in exploring the layers of history and significance in the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House.

  • Watch "The Past and Present Here Unite"

    Park Film · about 15 min

    "The Past and Present Here Unite," the park film for Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, explores the house's deep connections to our nation's past.

  • Explore Temporary Exhibits in the Longfellow House

    Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

    Temporary exhibits in a gallery inside the historic house use the rich museum collections at the site, including objects usually in storage, to explore theme's related to the site…

  • Summer Festival

    Arts and Culture · about 1.2 hours

    The Longfellow Summer Arts Festival brings music, poetry, and community to the East Lawn of the Longfellow House on Sunday afternoons through the summer. All events are free and o…

  • Art in the Landscape

    Arts and Crafts · about 45 min

    The landscape around Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters has inspired artists for generations. Bring your own preferred materials to paint or draw en plain air!

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