Portland (Maine) Attractions
Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow © dbking
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Built between 1785 and 1786, the Wadsworth-Longfellow house was
home to three generations of a Portland family that formed an
integral part of the cultural, political and literary life of New
England and the rest of the country. Revolutionary War General
Peleq Wadsworth was its first inhabitant and Anne Longfellow Pierce
(younger sister of poet Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow) its last. It
was Anne's foresight that left the house, grounds and furniture to
the Maine History Society, allowing public access. The house was
the first brick building in Portland and visitors can enjoy a
ramble through the three-storey house (containing effectively all
original furniture and artefacts) and the Maine Historical Society
Museum. Several different tours are also available throughout the
year.
Address: 489 Congress Street;
E-mail: info@mainehistory.org;
Website: www.mainehistory.org/house_overview.shtml;
Telephone: (207) 774 1822;
Opening time: House and garden guided tours: (May to October) Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 4pm, Sundays 12pm to 4pm. Museum: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm;
Admission: $8 (adults); $3 (children). Prices include Museum admission. Concessions available
