194 Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

As part of its mission, the National Park Service seeks to protect and preserve places saved by the American people so that all may experience the heritage of the United States. These places include those with historical significance. Supervisory Park Ranger Garrett Cloer joins us to explore the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site so we can discover more about the Siege of Boston (1775-76) and the birth of the Continental Army and the life and work of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/194   Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute Daniel Livesay, Children of Uncertain Fortune   Complementary Episodes Episode 026: Robert Middlekauff, George Washington’s Revolution Episode 112: Mary Beth Norton, The Tea Crisis of 1773 Episode 129: John Bell, The Road to Concord Episode 130: Paul Revere’s Ride Through History Episode 157: The Revolution’s African American Soldiers Episode 158: The Revolutionaries’ Army     Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App   *Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices