Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site — Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA Hours and Location
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Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Hours
Other Nearby Locations:
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site: Brookline — 2.1 miles
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site: Brookline — 3.5 miles
- Boston African American National Historic Site: Boston — 3.7 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar Tree: Somerville — 1.0 miles
- Costco: Everett — 3.4 miles
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Medford — 3.5 miles
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105 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138Driving Directions
Phone: (617)876-4491(617)876-4491 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site: Brookline — 2.1 miles
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site: Brookline — 3.5 miles
- Boston African American National Historic Site: Boston — 3.7 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar Tree: Somerville — 1.0 miles
- Costco: Everett — 3.4 miles
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Medford — 3.5 miles
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National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
The house is only accessible during the listed hours via guided tour. The latest schedules can be found on the Plan Your Visit Page. Closing day for the 2017 season is October 29.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:9:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday:9:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:9:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:9:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - Fee Information
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a fee free site. This includes all tours and special events.
About
Where American Character And Culture Were Shaped
Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves the home of Henry W. Longfellow, one of the world’s foremost 19th century poets. The house also served as headquarters for General George Washington during the Siege of Boston, July 1775 - April 1776. In addition to its rich history, the site offers unique opportunities to explore 19th century literature and arts.
Directions
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS is located in a residential section of Cambridge, MA. There is very little public parking in the area and onsite parking is limited to vehicles with handicapped parking permits. However, the site is a short walk from Harvard Square, where there are paid parking lots and a station for the MBTA Red Line and numerous bus routes. The use of public transportation to the site is highly recommended. Follow the link for detailed instructions.
Weather
New England weather is highly variable. Temperatures in the winter can be very cold with high snowfall. Fall and spring are generally pleasant. Summer temperatures are generally mild, with short periods of heat and humidity. However, the house is air conditioned and heated for collection care and the comfort of the visitor.
As of: 3:22 pm (EDT) Sun May 4, 2025. [Change]