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Located on Brattle Street, Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site was the home of the famous American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and is one of the best things to do in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The house was built in 1759 and served as the headquarters for General George Washington during the Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1776.
At first, Longfellow lived in the house as a tenant, but later, in 1843, his father-in-law bought it for Longfellow and his wife. Longfellow lived in the house until his death in 1882. The house and garden are open every day, and tours are offered seasonally. The site also hosts special events such as historic reenactments, music concerts, and poetry readings.
Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, 105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Phone: 617-876-4491, View Map
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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