John Greenleaf Whittier House

The farmhouse at 86 Friend Street features original furnishings, personal belongings, and preserved living spaces across multiple rooms and two floors.

John Greenleaf Whittier purchased this residence in 1836, transforming it from a four-room cottage into an expanded family home through multiple additions until 1884.

The Garden Room, where Whittier composed many of his poems including Snow-Bound, maintains the writing desk and materials from his creative periods.

The museum opens from May through October, offering guided tours that showcase the poet's living quarters, study areas, and family spaces.

The property contains a Hat Museum within its grounds, presenting an additional collection separate from the main literary exhibits.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.85560,-70.93560

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25