Presented by Park Ranger Emily Levine
What does a home reveal about its occupants, and about our shared history? Join Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site public programs manager Emily Levine for a presentation and conversation about the remarkable history and unique collections of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House in Cambridge. This site bears witness to the history of slavery in New England and the early free Black community of Cambridge, and George Washington’s development as a leader. In the 19th century, it became the home of famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and a hub of literary and artistic life. The house also reveals a rich history of the historic preservation movement and LGBTQ+ community. Today, Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters is an active site of arts, scholarship, stewardship, and community.
About Emily:
Emily Levine has been the Supervisory Ranger for Interpretation and Education at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters since March 2020. She previously worked at Lowell National Historical Park (MA), and as the Interpretive Supervisor on Alcatraz Island and at Muir Woods National Monument (CA). Emily holds a BA in history and a master’s degree in museum education from Tufts University.
9:00 AM EDT Library opens
9:30 AM EDT Socializing
9:45 AM EDT Business meeting
10:00 AM EDT Presentation
This presentation will be Hybrid - In Person and Virtual via Zoom. Pre-registration is required if you are attending virtually at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvduqqqjIuEtxl3mn-OMecfRz28DhHfTSg.
The presentation is free and open to the public.
In Person Location:
Millbury Public Library
128 Elm St
Millbury, MA
The library requests no food in the meeting room.
We invite you to join us for lunch at a local restaurant after the meeting.