Food

Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters

Open

(35)

Call

Website

Photos

105 Brattle St

Cambridge, MA 02138

+1 (617) 876-4491

http://www.nps.gov

Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, offers a unique window into American history. This site preserves a Georgian house with a rich history that spans from colonial times to the 19th century. It was George Washington's headquarters during the American Revolution and the inspirational setting for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's literary works.

Visitors to Longfellow House can explore the beautifully designed landscape, delve into its layered history, and admire the extensive museum collections. The site also hosts events and exhibits that highlight the significant role this house played in shaping the nation. Through self-guided tours and educational programs, guests can immerse themselves in the stories of the past that resonate with the present.

Generated from the website content

Reviews

4.535 reviews

Mr F G And Mrs M S.

6/30/2025

Beautifully preserved house. If you love history, you'll love this place. Our tour guide, she was so passionate. You can also take a walk around the garden.

Read more on Yelp

Stephanie G.

9/23/2023

This is a free NPS site, and the fact the Longfellow family preserved the house before making it public makes all the furnishings inside authentic, which isn't common. The tour was pretty good,...

Read more on Yelp

Doug B.

9/5/2022

This was a trip highlight. Even if you don't find yourself in Cambridge, make the trip for this National Parl Service site. The "standard" one hour tour was anything but standard. The Park...

Read more on Yelp

Tiffany B.

6/7/2024

I had a great time here. Beautifully preserved house and a nice free tour. Another reviewer said their tour had no information on Longfellow and Washington; my guess is that they may have taken a...

Read more on Yelp

Marc L.

10/21/2023

Very cool and unexpected historical treat while visiting the Cambridge area. I wasn't aware that both Longfellow and Washington stayed at this amazing house (not at the same time of course)....

Read more on Yelp

Own this business?

See a problem?

Art gallery, Environmental consultant

Longfellow National Historic Site

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a comprehensive range of mailing and shipping services, including options for domestic and international deliveries. Customers can track packages, manage their mail, and access various shipping tools such as Click-N-Ship and Informed Delivery, which provide digital previews of incoming mail. In addition to standard mailing services, USPS also caters to businesses with advertising solutions like Every Door Direct Mail, allowing targeted mail delivery without the need for addressing. Their extensive selection of stamps, shipping supplies, and promotional products celebrates various aspects of American life and culture. Generated from the website