Wadsworth- Longfellow House Tour (1 hour visit)
Description
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 in the midst of the bustling maritime city of Portland, 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 childhood, family life and city life in the mid-nineteenth century, and the poetry Longfellow created.
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 September-October and May-June. 60 minutes. Recommended for 3rd-12th grade. The Wadsworth-Longfellow House can accommodate groups of approximately 20-25 students and 3-5 adult chaperones at a time (30 person maximum). Cost: up to 15 students = $75; 16-30 students = $150; 31-50 students = $225. Can be combined with Gallery Program or Longfellow Trial at no additional cost.
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, Poetry
Capacity
30 students, 1 chap. per 15 stu.
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary