Longfellow House National Historic Site

The most historic of the many Brattle St. houses-turned-historic-sites, the Longfellow House is a beautiful architectural gem located in one of Cambridge's most pleasant areas. Here, George Washington established his headquarters during the siege of Boston and celebrated his 17th wedding anniversary with Martha in 1776. In the 19th century, it was the home of poet and Harvard professor Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 18th- and 19th-century furniture, paintings, and china adorn the rooms. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. The Longfellow National Historic Site bookstore features works, books, and CDs by Henry W. Longfellow, as well as a variety of other books by 19th century poets. In addition, the bookstore has available gardening books related to Longfellow garden, poetry translations, Afro-American poetry, and 18th and 19th century games for children.