For Educators

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Curriculum Materials

Download primary sources, activities, and lesson plans to bring the historic Longfellow house and collection into the classroom.

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Professional Development

Access archival resources and professional development programs on a wide variety of 18th through 20th century topics.

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Plan a Field Trip

Plan a visit for 3rd-5th grade students to explore literary history and use poetry as a tool for expression.

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NPGallery Digital Archives Portal

Explore digitized material from the photographic and manuscript collections.

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Black History in the Longfellow Archives

In this new research guide, find details of the holdings in the site’s archives and special collections that connect to Black history.

Last updated: March 10, 2025

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