30-50 Minutes
Guided Tour of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Join a ranger in exploring the layers of history and significance in the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House.
What does this house reveal about our shared past? Here, history was made, and history was written. For over 200 years, the inhabitants of this house shaped American history, culture, and identity. Entrance to the house is by guided tour only, and all tours are free of charge. Check the current tour schedule here. Before entering the house, your guide will help you store any bags, backpacks, jackets, and other bulky items in a locked closet in the Visitor Center. Learn more about site accessibility. The rooms in the historic houses are generally small and contain original furnishings and museum collections. Tours are limited to 10 visitors in order to preserve and protect the structures and their contents.
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Details
Duration
30-50 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Accessibility to the first floor of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House for those with limited mobility and/or those in wheelchairs is provided by a lift in the visitor center. House tours require moderate to long periods of standing. Portable stools are available from rangers upon request. The exhibits rooms on the second floor are accessed by a flight of stairs with a multi-level landing at the turn. The steps (ten below the landing, three at the landing, and eight above the landing) are historic, worn, and sometimes uneven. Visitors are asked to use the handrail for stability. The front and back portions of the house are separated by a flight of stairs: eight steps down and eight back up. Learn more about accessibility and available accommodations on the park website.
Pets
No
Reservations
Yes — Call 617-876-4491 to reserve space on a tour: Advance reservations are recommended for Deep Dive and Family Tours. Same-day only phone or walk-up reservations are available for Hourly House Tours. Reservations are required for groups of 8 or more. Tours outside of the regular operating season (late May-October) are available by reservation.
Location
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters