**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Enjoy a virtual lunchtime lecture from the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site in Cambridge, entitled "Past and Present Here Unite: An Introduction to Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS." What does a home reveal about its occupants, and about our shared history? The Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House bears witness to the history of slavery in New England and the early free Black community of Cambridge, and George Washington’s development as a leader. In the 19th century, it became the home of famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and a hub of literary and artistic life. More recently, the house reveals a rich history of the historic preservation movement. Learn more about this unique public resource, reopening for the season in May 2023. Led by Longfellow House Public Programs Manager Emily Levine.
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Turner Free Library partnered with Tewksbury Public Library for this program.
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site has long been a beacon to learners. George Washington came to Cambridge to lead an army, but ended up learning valuable lessons about New England and its people, leadership, politics, and himself. The house's close proximity to Harvard University made it a prime location for boarders in the early 19th century including Josiah Quincy, Jared Sparks, Edward Everett, and Henry Longfellow. Beginning in 1843, Henry and Frances Longfellow, their family, and their friends created a vibrant center of culture and literature. Today, the National Park Service maintains the large collection of the Longfellow family's belongings and a working archives, serving researchers from all over the world.