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Longfellow National Historic SiteEarly 20th century view of Longfellow House.
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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A volunteer in period costume plays a 19th century lawn game.
A volunteer in period costume demonstrates a 19th century lawn game.

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Henry W. Longfellow, c. 1868.  

Did You Know?
Henry W. Longfellow grew his beard to hide scars received as a result of a fire in 1861 that killed his wife Fanny and burned his neck and face.

Last Updated: August 21, 2006 at 11:55 EST