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Comfort and Joy-Christmas in Olde New England tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, November 29 and December 6, 13, and 20, 2024 Tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Tickets are available online. In-person, at Maine Historical Society Ticket includes admission to MHS Museum Galleries Visit our Museum Store for holiday shopping!

Events > Comfort and Joy-Christmas in Olde New England tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101 United States
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Maine Historical Society
(207) 774-1822
November 29, 2025 through December 20, 2025

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“…the coal & wood are still burning warmly and tempt me to sit awhile longer…” ~ Anne Longfellow Pierce in a letter to her sister Mary on December 24, 1850 Looking to warm your hands and your heart this season? Keep a cozy and very merry holiday with us at MHS! Tour the Wadsworth-Longfellow House with all the trimmings for a 19th-century Christmas and learn about the New England holiday traditions of long ago. What yummy treats might the Longfellows have enjoyed this time of year? Did they hang stockings for St. Nicholas on Christmas eve? What games did they play and which songs did they sing? After touring the house, stop by our museum shop to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and receive a 10% discount on your purchases!

Tickets for these special holiday tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House include a guided tour of house and access to the MHS Museum Galleries. Tours are limited to 12 guests, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will depart from the Museum Store at 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM on Saturday, November 29 and Saturday, December 6, 13, and 20. Ticketholders will receive a 10% coupon good towards any purchases they make in the Museum Store on the day of their visit.

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