Fanny Longfellow 200: So Many Pleasures & One Awful Tragedy
A house tour eulogizes Fanny Longfellow’s life, concluding with her 1861 funeral in the house’s library. Following will be a walk to her final resting place at Mount Auburn Cemetery for a wreath-laying and poetry-reading.
Meet in Visitor Center: Tour at 10:30 AM, Procession begins at 11 AM, Wreath-laying at noon at Mount Auburn
Co-sponsored by the Longfellow House – Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site.
Limited enrollment, pre-registration required. RSVP to the program at (617)876-4491 or reservationsat105@gmail.com
On the 200th anniversary of her birth, rediscover Fanny Appleton Longfellow…
Artist, Socialite, Partner, Muse, Mother
Throughout 2017 the Longfellow-House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site will be celebrating the life of Fanny Appleton Longfellow.
For a full list of programs visit the Fanny 200 calendar.
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