Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Exhibit Gallery combination program (2 hour visit)
Description
The house: Built in 1785-86 by Peleg and Elizabeth Wadsworth, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House is best known today as the childhood home of the celebrated American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Here, Longfellow grew to adulthood and began the writing career that would bring him international renown by the middle of the nineteenth century. Students are invited to explore the home on a guided tour and examine the connections between Longfellow's life, city life in the mid-nineteenth century, and the poetry Longfellow created.
The gallery: For each changing exhibit in our museum gallery, MHS educators develop and facilitate interactive activities and explorations of the primary source documents, objects, and artwork that are on display. The focus and theme of each exhibit varies, but all exhibits relate to Maine studies and Maine history.
Please call 207-774-1822 ext. 214 for the most up-to-date information regarding the format and pricing of this program.
Available for educational/school groups Sept.-Oct. and May-June. 2 hours. Recommended for 3rd-12th grade. This dual program can accommodate groups of approximately 50 students and 3-6 adult chaperones. Cost: up to 15 students = $75; 16-30 students = $150; 31-50 students = $225.
Offered At
Maine Historical Society
A growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, Maine Historical Society is located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in the United States. MHS is comprised of the Wadsworth–Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden, the Maine Historical Society Museum and Store, the MHS Research Library and the online database Maine Memory Network. Our one–acre campus, which is open year round to educational groups, is situated in downtown Portland, across from Monument Square. The Maine Historical Society strives to serve the entire state through its education and outreach programs.
For school/educational groups, MHS charges a flat rate based on group size: up to 15 students = $75, 16-30 students = $150, and 30-50+ = $225. If that cost is in anyway prohibitive, please email Kathleen Neumann at kneumann@mainehistory.org explaining your circumstances. MHS never wants cost to be the reason a school/educational group can’t visit MHS and so we are happy to work with you to make necessary adjustments and accommodations.
Details
Subjects
History, 18th Century, 19th Century, Social Studies, Primary Sources
Capacity
50 students, 1 chap. per 15 stu.
Duration
120 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12