History

John Vassall, first owner of the House, and his family, 1759-1774

The House as Gen. George Washington’s headquarters, 1775-1776

• Essay by Robert Cameron Mitchell on the historical significance of this period to the nation and the Longfellow family (PDF download)
• Diary of Pvt. Moses Sleeper of the American army, June 1775-September 1776

The House in various hands, 1776-1843

The Longfellow family and their home, 1843-1950

Longfellow House as a public museum. 1950-