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Mar 31, 2023 · Here you can learn about the history of slavery and freedom in New England, the life of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and his impact on US national identity, George Washington's stay in the house during the Siege of Boston in 1775-1776, historic preservation, LGBTQ+ history, and other complex stories from over 200 years of American History.
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Wadsworth-Longfellow House. The House is open from June–October for both guided tours and at-your-own-pace experiences. House tickets include admission to the exhibit galleries. Learn more.
Today, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a three-story, brick structure set in the heart of Portland's downtown. In June 2002 the Maine Historical Society celebrated the centennial of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House as Maine's first house museum. The house is on the National Register of Historic places. and its setting, then visit the pages for ...
Part of Maine Historical Society, this historic home is where famed 19th-century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow lived as a boy. Also contains the Longfellow Garden, a quiet oasis in the City of Portland. Open May-October, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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We are excited for you to join us!The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is open to the public June through October via a timed ticket process. Space is limited. All House tickets (guided and self-guided) …
The house is open daily to public from May through October (half days on Sundays). An admission fee is charged. History. The house has both historical and literary importance, as it is both the oldest standing structure on the Portland peninsula and the childhood home of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882).
The last family to live in the home was the Longfellow family, who established the Longfellow Trust in 1913 for its preservation. In 1972, the home and all of its furnishings were donated to the National Park Service, and it is open to the public seasonally.
