Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site

Cupid Has Returned To Longfellow's Inkstand

A 19th century inkstand passed from writer to writer before landing on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s desk. A decorative cupid figurine broken off the top of the inkstand and lost for nearly a century before a remarkable rediscovery. For such a small object, this bronze inkstand has many stories to tell.

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By Compiled From N... - February 16th, 2022 2:30am

The NPS Area Known as "LONG" Now Has a New, and Longer, Name

Many park fans know that each NPS site is assigned a 4-letter designation for administrative purposes, and that abbreviation is also used as part of each park's website address. Yellowstone, for example, is "YELL." The NPS unit dubbed LONG now has a longer, and more descriptive, official name. Do you know where it's located?

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By Jim Burnett - January 17th, 2011 2:15am

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