Video Presentations

 

Introductory Video Series

 
 
 
  • Henry W. Longfellow: At Home and In Print

    Henry W. Longfellow: At Home and In Print

    Ranger Kate discusses Henry Longfellow's rise as America's preeminent poet in the mid-1800s, as well as his family life and literary circle.

    Duration:
    4 minutes, 36 seconds
 
  • The 20th Century and Beyond: A Legacy of Preservation

    The 20th Century and Beyond: A Legacy of Preservation

    In the early 1900s, the Longfellow family began to actively preserve this house as a museum. Archivist Kate discusses the evolution of historic preservation at the site, from the Longfellow House Trust to the National Park Service.

    Duration:
    5 minutes, 33 seconds
 
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From the Vault on Brattle Street

Welcome to From the Vault on Brattle Street, a new 5-minute video series debuting summer-fall 2020! Twice per month, we'll share hidden histories, and ask how they resonate with your life today.
 
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Poem of the Week

Join Ranger Kate for a 3-minute weekly reading and discussion of Longfellow's poems.
 
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Rangers After Dark

Join Rangers for The LONG and the Short of It: Rangers After Dark! We'll discuss some of our favorite, lesser known stories and discoveries at the site, and all the nerdy things we normally can't fit in a regular tour.
 
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Show and Tell

The Show and Tell 2-minute video series highlights individual objects at the site - some of which are not normally on display on house tours.

Last updated: February 7, 2025

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