March 2026

Evacuation Day 2026

On Saturday March 7, 2026, we took a trip across the Charles River to visit our friends at the Roxbury Historical Society to celebrate the Knox Trail 250. This reenactment depicts the arrival of cannon to the Right Wing Headquarters of General Thomas to be placed at Dorchester Heights. The Dillaway–Thomas House commanded the front lines of the Siege of Boston.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

February 27, 1807

Celebrating Longfellow’s 219th Birthday on Saturday, February 28, 2026

Mount Auburn Cemetery

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George Washington

February 22, 1732

Celebrating the 294th Birthday Anniversary of our First President

Past Events

Memories of 2025

  • 2025 Longfellow Summer Arts Festival

  • Arts Fellowship Dance Performance

  • Juneteenth 2025

  • History comes to life

  • Darby Vassall is in the house

  • General Washington's arrival marks the 250th anniversary of The Siege of Boston

  • A moment in History

  • Author J. L. Bell enlists for duty

  • We (Too) The People Poetry Series: Robert Pinsky

  • We (Too) the People Poetry Series: Richard Blanco

  • Richard Blanco

  • Berklee Music Series: Luke Walker

  • Music on the Lawn

  • Fall closes in on the government shutdown

  • 2025 Longfellow Holiday Open House

  • Ranger Chris welcomes visitors

  • House Tours begin here

  • Merch Table

  • 2025 Holiday Open House

  • The second floor is closed this evening

  • The holiday party is at the Longfellow House

  • An old Friend rocks around the Christmas tree

  • Our president, Tom Paine, as the Christmas tree

  • And to all a goodnight and goodbye to 2025

Celebrate America’s 250th

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence by making a gift of $250.

250th circle

Our national parks have always been a source of inspiration, reflection, and unity. As Friends, we remain committed to supporting their preservation and welcoming all who find solace and strength in these special places.

~ Friends of the Longfellow House–Washington’s Headquarters

We Support The National Park Service in a Variety of Ways.

Summer Poetry Festival

Summer Poetry Festival

Art Research Fellowship Program

Art Research Fellowship Program

Conservation & Restoration

Conservation & Restoration

Community Events

Community Events

Garden Enhancements

Garden Enhancements

Live Music on the Lawn

Live Music on the Lawn

Our National Parks are in Danger

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Our National Parks are in Danger !!!

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Thankful for Our Partners and Supporters

New England Poetry Club