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 Longfellow
National Historic Site is an outstanding example of a historic site representing
the themes of arts and literature. For almost half a century (1837-1882)
this was the home of one of the world's foremost poets, scholars and educators,
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Longfellow House is also significant in America's
colonial history. General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the
newly-formed Continental Army, headquartered and planned the Siege of
Boston here between July, 1775 and April, 1776.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
enjoyed enormous popularity during his lifetime and continues to influence
our cultural and historical perceptions. He and his immediate and extended
family and friends played a central role in the intellectual and artistic
life of nineteenth century America and are credited with shaping a distinctly
American identity and culture. Longfellow House was a favorite gathering
place for many prominent philosophers and artists including Ralph Waldo
Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Julia Ward Howe, and Charles Sumner.
Operating Hours &
Seasons
Longfellow NHS will
be open to visitors mid-May - October, 2003.
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| Communities
Surrounding Longfellow National Historic Site | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | Allston, MA (5 min.
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Brighton, MA (6 min.
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Somerville, MA (7 min.
) Pop. 77,478
Watertown, MA (7 min.
) Pop. 32,986
Nonantum, MA (8 min.
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Brookline, MA (8 min.
) Pop. 57,107
Charlestown, MA (8 min.
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Charlton, MA (8 min.
) Pop. 11,263
West Medford, MA (9 min.
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Boston, MA (9 min.
) Pop. 589,141
| Belmont, MA (9 min.
) Pop. 24,194
Newtonville, MA (9 min.
)
Brookline Village, MA (10 min.
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Jamaica Plain, MA (10 min.
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Arlington, MA (10 min.
) Pop. 42,389
Medford, MA (11 min.
) Pop. 55,765
Everett, MA (12 min.
) Pop. 38,037
Chestnut Hill, MA (13 min.
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Malden, MA (13 min.
) Pop. 56,340
Glendale, MA (13 min.
)
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