Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun closed

From 56 published days, 2026-10-21 to 2026-12-15; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Parking fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Photography scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Ranger & guided programs
• Same-day reservations can be made by phone (

Events

• 250th Deep Dive Tour: Headquarters of a Revolution 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
• Express Tour 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
• Hourly Tour 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
• Concert: Owen Mar
• How "The Raven" Became America's Most Famous Poem
• Victorian Science and the Beyond: Ethereal Evening Tours 05:00 PM–05:45 PM
• A Closer Look at Charley Longfellow’s “Japan Room" 06:00 PM–07:00 PM
• Longfellow Trick-or-Treat Kickoff 03:00 PM–04:30 PM
• Hiawatha Performances and the Garden River First Nation 06:00 PM–07:00 PM

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Limits

There is no on-site visitor parking available except for accessible spaces (by handicap parking permit only)

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

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 & when to go

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.

Visitor center

Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Facilities on the park map

8 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 2 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 1 restroom, 3 visitor information.

Where to stay

• Sheraton Commander Hotel Sheraton Commander Hotel, 16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States of America
• The Charles Hotel The Charles Hotel, Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02163, United States of America
• Harvard Square Hotel Harvard Square Hotel, 110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States of America

History

Opened

1759

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened