Wadsworth-longfellow House

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• certified local government: NO
  
• county: Cumberland County
  
• current use/information: Museum.
  
• national register number: 66000090
  
• offers public access: True
  
• owership: Private
  
• property type: Domestic - single dwelling
  
• statement of significance: From 1807 to 1822, when he entered Bowdoin College, this was the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, poet. Longfellow composed several of his best-known poems in this house, which he continued to regard it as his home until his second marriage in 1843.
  
• resource type: Building
  
• admissions: Members: Free Adults: $12 Seniors, AAA, & Students: $10 Children: $3, under 6 free Price includes admission to museum. Download Coupon at the museum website - Free Admission
  
• e-mail: info@mainehistory.org
  
• mailing address: 489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
  
• staff: Elizabeth Nash, Marketing & Public Relations Manager
  
• museum type: Natural History, Botanical Garden, Art, History, Culture, Library, Historical Society, Historic House
  
• zipcode: 04101
  
• topics: historic homes
  
• more info link: http://stepintoplaces.com/Resource%20Guide/House/House%20Museum%20Index.htm
  
• primary focus: Famous People
  
• type of resource: House Museum
  
• other nearby markers: At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Portland Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); John Ford Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Elias and Elizabeth Widgery Thomas (approx. 0.5 miles away); Franklin Street Wharf (approx. 0.5 miles...
  
• variables: Theme: Revolutionary War, family history of American's Beloved Poet, Folk Art, Art Collections and more. Call for current displays. Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: MAY TO OCTOBER Monday - Saturday 10:00 to 5:00 Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Weekend and Holiday hours Information...