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Longfellow National Historic Site
History & Culture
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The house at 105 Brattle Street in Cambridge was witness to many significant events. It was here that George Washington took command of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. The first use in the United States of anesthesia for childbirth was administered to Fanny Longfellow at the house. Famous literary figures such as Charles Dickens and Nathaniel Hawthorne were visitors, as were politicians, actors, musicians, and others.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow filled the mansion with objects reflecting his interest in other cultures. European and Asian artwork, furniture, decorative objects and books are found throughout the house. The Longfellow house was truly a cosmopolitan home.
Find out more about the Longfellow family and their historic home by clicking on the links below, or in the navigation bar to the left.
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Did You Know?
Charles Longfellow was one of the first westerners to travel and live in Japan where he spent almost two years, from 1871 to 1873.
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Last Updated: August 01, 2008 at 15:36 EST |