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Longfellow National Historic Site

Longfellow National Historic Site preserves the home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of the world's foremost 19th century poets. The house also served as headquarters for General George Washington during the Siege of Boston, July 1775 - April 1776. In addition to its rich history, the site offers unique opportunities to explore the themes of 19th century literature and the arts.

The Basics

Hours:

The house can be seen by guided tour only. Tours are offered at 10:30, 11:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 on open days, on a first-come first-served basis with a fifteen person per tour limit. Groups of nine or more need advance reservations. Please call (617) 876-4491 to make arrangements for group tours.

The Longfellow NHS archives are open for researchers by appointment. Call (617) 491-1054.

The gardens and grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk every day. Call (617) 876-4491 for information about special events during the open season.

Address:

105 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone:

617-876-4491

Fax:

617-497-8718

Map

Longfellow National Historic Site, Massachusetts Map

Directions

From I-90/Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the Allston/Cambridge exit towards Cambridge. Cross over bridge and turn left onto Memorial Drive. Follow Memorial Drive past major intersection with John F. Kennedy Street and bear right onto Hawthorn Street. Take next left onto Mt. Auburn Street and next right onto Willard Street. Turn right onto Brattle Street at next intersection. Longfellow NHS will be on immediate left at #105.

From Points North/Rt. 128
Take Route 2 exit towards Boston/Cambridge. Follow Fresh Pond Parkway and turn left onto Mt. Auburn Street. Turn left onto Willard Street and right onto Brattle Street. Longfellow NHS will be on immediate left at #105.

Climate

Longfellow National Historic Site is located in Cambridge, MA, right next to the city of Boston. Summer weather can be warm and humid at times, while winters are cold and often snowy.

Link to our Boston / Cambridge Weather coverage for more information.

Fees

Adults (16 and older): $3.00
Children (15 and under): Free

Things To Do

Activities

Longfellow National Historic Site offers a variety of special events during the year - check our website periodically for details of upcoming programs.

Guided Tours

During the open season, tours of the house are offered at 10:30 and 11:30 in the morning, and at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon. There is a 15 person per tour limit, and they are operated on a first-come first-served basis.

Not all tours of the house are the same. Some focus on Henry Longfellow's poetry, another might discuss George Washington's residency, and a third could focus on the art, furniture or some other aspect of the house and its story. If you are interested in a specific theme or part of the house's history, be sure to inquire with the rangers.

The tours encompass rooms on the first and second floors of the house, and generally last about 45 minutes.

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