Elm trees frame the front facade of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House.
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site · MA
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.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed October 2025 through late May 2026
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available9 activities
Park Name
InfoLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoMA
Phone
Info(617) 876-4491
long_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoHours 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, American Revolution + 28 more
Weather Info
InfoNew 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
Getting There
InfoLongfellow 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 hand
Location
Info42.3770° N, -71.1264° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website