Longfellow Birthday Celebration

As the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding approaches—and the 219th anniversary of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s birth— head to Mount Auburn Cemetery for a timely reexamination of Longfellow’s beloved 1861 poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride.”

This event will begin with a reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride,” followed by remarks by the staff of Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site. Then, the Interpretation & Visitor Services Director at the Paul Revere House, Kristin L. Peszka, will address the historical ride in comparison to Longfellow’s version, and reflect on Revere’s lasting legacy.

The reading will be followed by birthday cake and, weather permitting, a visit to the Longfellow family tomb for a brief wreath laying ceremony.