Longfellow Garden Children's Gate - A Special Project
One of the Longfellow Garden's most unique features is the Children’s Gate, which once tied the library and Longfellow House together. The gate was designed by the architect Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow to honor his uncle Henry's famous affection for children. It was installed soon after the original library opened in 1907 but was removed in the 1960s in dilapidated condition.
With the restoration of the Longfellow Garden now complete, MHS has embarked on a special fundraising campaign to re-create the Children’s Gate. This $100,000 fundraising effort was initiated by a generous gift from the Longfellow Garden Club. Many friends and members of MHS have responded generously to our call for donations, and we hope you will join them in making a donation to the Children’s Gate project. MHS would like to begin construction on the gate in the spring of 2010, but needs your help to reach our goal. For more information, please contact Bonnie Vance at 207-774-1822, ext. 231.
Give to the Children’s Gate project today using our secure online donation form.