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.
Front Facade
Elm trees frame the front facade of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House.
Fun for All Ages
Special events create fun for all ages.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Study
The Longfellow study table is cluttered with books and writing implements. The black "Chestnut Tree Chair" was a gift to Henry Longfellow in honor of his poem, "The Village Blacksmith."
Front Hall
The Longfellows' iconic front entry features a bust of Washington at the turn of the stairs
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Thousands tour the historic headquarters of George Washington and home of Henry Longfellow each summer.
The General Finds His Park
You never know who you might find!
Longfellow Family Garden
The Longfellow Family Garden provides a peaceful getaway in the heart of Cambridge.
Summer Festival Concert
Each year is highlighted by the Summer Festival on the house's east lawn.
Winter at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
New fallen snow blankets the historic mansion.
Longfellow Family Garden
Vibrant colors abound throughout the year in the Longfellow Family Garden.
