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A quick history of Longfellow House

A quick history of Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
The bright yellow front facade of the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
The brightly-colored facade of this home stands out on Brattle St. | Photo courtesy of NPS / © Photography Rhode Island James P. Jones
Located at 105 Brattle Street, the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site boasts connections to several notable figures and remains a very popular visitor attraction in Cambridge.

The Georgian-style mansion’s origins date back to the early 1700s, when properties were purchased on the then road to Watertown.

The home was used as headquarters for the Continental Army during the Siege of Boston, under the leadership of General George Washington. Washington arrived and spent approximately nine months there from 1775-1776.

Following subsequent changes in ownership and name, American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow became the most synonymous figure connected to the home. Upon his move to Cambridge in 1836, some of his most well-known works would be written while he was living in the city.
The library at Longfellow House has ornate rugs and books on shelves.

Take a glimpse at the many books and ornate decor in the Longfellow House’s library.

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Photo by James P. Jones | Photography RI

With his marriage to Fanny Appleton, his father-in-law would purchase the land and home (known at that time as Craigie House) in 1844 and granted it to the couple. Longfellow would live in Cambridge for 45 years, until his death in 1882.

According to site manager Christopher Beagan, the National Park Service took ownership of the site back in 1973, when it was acquired by the Longfellow House Trust. Following an Act of Congress (PL 111-333) in 2010, its current name was adopted.

Featuring two floors and an attic, you can visit the mansion and grounds. It is open to the public from May 24-Oct. 28 and is free to enter. Programs and events are held on the site, with past ones done in conjunction with its previous relationship with Cambridge’s Henry Wadsworth Longfellow School.

Today, Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Site continues to present programs to visitors and has fostered a keen interest in local history.
Asked

Which poem was not written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
A. “A Psalm of Life”
B. “The Day is Done”
C. “The Lost Mistress”
D. “The Children’s Hour”
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Events
Wednesday, May 29
  • Basket Weaving | Wednesday, May 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Studio by Garden Streets, 100 CambridgeSide Pl., Cambridge | $75-$90 | Learn weaving techniques as you create a 5-7 inch basket.
  • The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to V-E Day | Wednesday, May 29-Thursday, May 30 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Symphony Hall, 310 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | $34 -$99 | Learn about the last 11 months of World War II in Europe through music and video.
Thursday, May 30
  • May in Madrid! Wine Tasting | Thursday, May 30 | 5-7 p.m. | BRIX Wine Shop, 1284 Washington St., Boston | Free entry | Explore the tastes of Spain through its diverse wine regions.
  • The Art of Spice Blending | Thursday, May 30 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Curio Spice Co., 2267 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | $85 | Discover how to blend spices with Curio owner Claire Cheney.
Friday, May 31
  • “Barbie” Friday Night at the Movies | Friday, May 31 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Loring Greenough House, 12 South St., Boston | $3-$7 | Come in a Barbie-themed costume to be entered into a free raffle to win prizes worth $50-100 from local, women-owned businesses
Saturday, June 1
  • Introductory Walking Tour | Saturday, June 1 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge | $0-$10 | Walk through this cemetery and learn its history.
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News Notes
Transit
  • The MBTA shut down a section of the Orange Line for upgrades in its infrastructure. Until Thursday, June 6, shuttle buses will be available between Wellington and Back Bay stations. The T also recommends riders use the Green Line from North Station to Copley Square. (7 News)
Sports
  • Jaylen Brown won the Larry Bird MVP Eastern Conference award. Heading into the NBA Finals, the C’s will face the winner of the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves series. Game One will be at TD Garden on Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m.
Playoffs
  • Boston’s PWHL team bested Minnesota in Game Four of the Walter Cup Finals on Sunday, 1-0. With this win, both teams are now tied 2-2 in the best-of-five series. Game Five is tonight at the Tsongas Center in Lowell at 7 p.m. (PHWL)
Coming Soon
  • New ice cream shop Sweeties is slated to open in Roslindale. Stepping into the Corinth Street spot previously held by Jimmies Cafe, the shop could serve New Zealand-style ice cream. Plans are in the early stages as the owner awaits approval for licenses from the city of Boston. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Concert
  • Jane’s Addiction + Love and Rockets have announced their 2024 North American Tour. Catch the alt rock bands at the Leader Bank Pavilion on Friday, Sept. 13. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 31 at 10 a.m.
Legacy
  • Celtics player and commentator Bill Walton died on Monday, at the age of 71. During his time with the Celtics and Portland Trailblazers, the teams each won championships. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993, Walton provided broadcast commentary for NBA and NCAA games following his retirement. (7 News)
Home
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Shop
  • Cozy Earth’s best-selling bamboo viscose sheets — featured on Oprah’s 2018 Favorite Things list — are temperature-regulating and keep you cool on even the hottest summer nights.*
 
Plan Ahead

Culture

The Big E announces 2024 music lineup
Six people are standing side-to-side on a rock with a bridge and water in the background.
Irish-American band Sláinte was formed at Boston College in 2013.
| Photo provided by Eastern States Exposition
The Big E is returning to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield from Sept. 13-29, and has released its lineup of musicians performing on the E Stage, including:

Sláinte | Friday, Sept. 13 | 8:30 p.m. | Formed in 2013, this Irish-American folk rock band blends fiddle and whistle parts with electric guitar.

Buddahfly | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | In the past two years, the reggae-rock outfit has been nominated for a New England Music Award, as well as two Boston Music Awards.

Madison Curbelo | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 3 p.m. | This Westfield-based acoustic pop singer-songwriter appeared on Season 25 of “The Voice”, making the top nine competing on Team Dan + Shay.

Learn more about the other acts performing at The Big E this fall and get all the details on tickets, food, and competitions.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Katy
From the editor
Everything is coming up roses. The first public tour of the Emerald Necklace will take place on Thursday, June 6. That evening, take a free garden stroll through the Kelleher Rose Garden and Fenway Victory Gardens and enjoy the summer blooms. Register here to claim your spot.
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