The Wadsworth-Longfellow House 2.5

Established in 1822, the Maine Historical Society stands as the third-oldest state historical society in the United States. Situated in downtown Portland, our one-acre campus encompasses the Maine History Society Museum and Store, along with the Brown Research Library, which are accessible to visitors year-round. The Wadsworth-Longfellow House, an esteemed landmark and the childhood residence of renowned poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, together with the exquisite Longfellow Garden, are a captivating sight during the May-October period. Serving as an organization committed to serving the entire state, the Maine Historical Society excels in its extensive array of programs and its digital museum, known as the Maine Memory Network.

Elevate your visit to the historically significant Wadsworth-Longfellow House by making use of our tour app conveniently available for download on your smart device. The app provides detailed descriptions and concise histories of each room within the house, offering notable quotes from family members and select poems by Longfellow himself. Additionally, you can explore the house floor plan as well as access the transcript of the audio tour. To delve further into the life and works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, take a moment to peruse www.hwlongfellow.org for a comprehensive list of his published literary endeavors.