Wadsworth-Longfellow HouseDescriptionWithin its walls lived three generations of outstanding family that made essential contributions to the political, literary, and cultural life of New England and the United States. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807- 1882) grew up in the house and became one of the most famous men of that time.
The last person who lived in the house was Henry's sister Anne Longfellow Pierce. She became a widow at an early age and lived in the house until her death in 1901. At that time, in conformity with a deed, the house passed to the Maine Historical Society to be preserved as a monument to her famous brother and their family.
Practically all of the household items and artifacts are original to the Wadsworth and Longfellow families.
Decorations from the three generations demonstrate changes in style, technology, and attitude over the 19th century. Peleg and Elizabeth Wadsworth fostered ten children in the house before withdrawing to the family farm in Hiram, Maine, in 1807.
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is also an significant architectural artifact of New England's past. It was the first completely brick dwelling in Portland.
After two and a half years of careful restoration to the era of the 1850’s, the Wadsworth-Longfellow house re-opened to the public in June of 2002. The house is open to individual, group, and school tours.
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is also an significant architectural artifact of New England's past. It was the first completely brick dwelling in Portland.
After two and a half years of careful restoration to the era of the 1850’s, the Wadsworth-Longfellow house re-opened to the public in June of 2002. The house is open to individual, group, and school tours.
Entrance Fee$3 - $7
Contacts489 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 774-1822
Fax:(207) 775-4301
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