Mind Your Surroundings
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is located in an urban residential neighborhood. We encourage all visitors to be aware of their surroundings throughout their time in Cambridge.
- Be careful crossing streets and check for oncoming traffic.
- Cambridge has many different walking surfaces. Watch your step on sidewalks, cobblestones, and other uneven surfaces.
- Guard your valuables and lock your car.
- In case of an emergency, call 911.
Recreate Responsibly
To help protect park resources and ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone, please follow park rules and posted regulation.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring water.
- Only designated service animals are allowed in public buildings. Please see the Superintendent's Compendium for more information.
- Please dispose of your garbage or recyclables responsibly. If you cannot locate an appropriate recycling or trash bin, please take it with you when you leave.
- Some programs may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather and extreme temperatures. Please visit the park's Alerts and Conditions page for any park alerts regarding closures or tour cancellations.
COVID-19 Precautions
See Alerts on the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site homepage for current mask requirements.
- When the COVID-19 Community Level is LOW or MEDIUM in Middlesex County, MA based on data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals are not required to wear masks. People may choose to wear a mask.
- When the COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH in Middlesex County, MA based on data provided by the CDC, all individuals over the age of two must wear masks, regardless of vaccination status, in all buildings.
- Check COVID-19 Community Levels at COVID-19 by County | CDC.
- If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.
