Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
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Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Guided Tour of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House
- Nearby city
- Cambridge, MA
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About Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves a remarkable Georgian house whose occupants shaped our nation. It was a site of colonial enslavement and community activism, George Washington’s first long-term headquarters of the American Revolution, and the place where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his canon of 19th-century American literature.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 5, 2026). Official Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site page on nps.gov
Weather Information
New England weather is highly variable. Temperatures
- Summer
temperatures are generally mild, with periods of heat and humidity.
- Fall
and spring are generally pleasant.
- Winter
can be very cold with high snowfall.
However, the house is air conditioned and heated for collection care and the comfort of the visitor.
Operating Hours
Operating Hours
Hours for the visitor center and house at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk. In the summer, the site is open Friday to Monday. During the winter season, the house is closed to the public, with tours available by appointment only.
- Monday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:30AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
