Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
29 nearby · 1 free and dispersed site within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo / James P. Jones | Photography RI
At a glance
- Near the park
- 29 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 1 siteWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 29
- Campground
Fourth Cliff Family Recreation Area
9.5 mi · MA
- Aerial viewCampground
JCC Camp Grossman
12 mi · Dover, MA
Free and dispersed nearby 1
See them on the mapServices nearby: 7 rest areas
About Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo / Sam Mckenzie | The Rambling Woods · NPS Photo / James P. Jones | Photography RI
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Live Music
- Guided Tours
- Hands-On
- Arts and Crafts
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
Getting there
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…
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 periods of heat and humidity…
Plan your visit
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.
Getting there
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 periods of heat and humidity. However, the house is air conditioned and heated for collection care and the comfort of the visitor.
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