Experts' Choice Award The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
What the experts agree on
This 1785 Federal-style brick home where poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up retains original furnishings, including his childhood writing desk, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of America's most celebrated 19th-century poet.
“This 1785 brick dwelling was the childhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "Longfellow grew up in this Federal-style house, built in 1788 by his Revolutionary War hero grandfather." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Zoom out. What’s this place all about?
In 1786 General Peleg Wadsworth finished building the home that would house three generations of his family, including the famed poet Henry..." Full review
Fodor's "Particularly interesting because most of the furnishings, including the young Longfellow's writing desk, are original." Full review
Frommer's "Where the famous poet (author of "Paul Revere's Ride" among other epic and patriotic works) spent his childhood." Full review
New York Times "Stop by the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, dating from the late 18th century. Even if you don't tour the house where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up, you can take a breather in its..."
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