Timeline
15:08
Grab a drink at Charlie's Kitchen. It has been a Harvard Square fixture since 1951 and retains the character of the old neighborhood. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious.
15:23
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Walk six minutes to Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site. Enter the grounds and find a quiet spot in the garden or near the house itself. This is the vantage point for the golden hour.
15:53
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Watch the golden light wash over the historic facade. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long, warm shadows across the grounds where Washington once made his headquarters.
16:38
Stroll back toward the square and spend fifteen minutes at Grolier Poetry Book Shop. This one-room shop is dedicated entirely to poetry and often hosts readings. It is a perfect quiet end to the evening.
Local tip
The walk from the bar to the house is short and direct. If you are visiting on a weekday, check the Grolier Poetry Book Shop schedule online for any readings that might be happening.
Check before you go
- Charlie's Kitchen is open until 01:00 on weekdays and 02:00 on weekends.
- Grolier Poetry Book Shop is open Wed-Fri and the 1st Sat of each month from 11AM-7PM.
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