The Wayside Inn, Its History and Literature (Classic Reprint): An Address Delivered Before the Society of Colonial Wars at the Wayside Inn, Sudbury, ... June 17, 1897 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Uncover the real story behind a New England landmark and its ties to literature, music, and a nation’s beginnings. This 1897 address surveys the Wayside Inn’s long history, its famous owners, and the echoes of Longfellow’s Tales of a Wayside Inn that helped shape the house’s legend.

From early innkeeping traditions to moments in the American Revolution, the work traces how a humble tavern became a touchstone of local memory, art, and community. It weaves together stories of the Howe family, the Red Horse Tavern, and the way Longfellow imagined and celebrated this place, including artifacts, heirs, and the town’s civic pride. The piece blends historical detail with literary reflection, offering a window into how a single inn can symbolize a broader American heritage.

• How the inn’s owners and local figures shaped Sudbury’s history.


• Longfellow’s connection to the Wayside Inn and its tales.


• Descriptions of artifacts, heirlooms, and the evolving appearance of the house.


• Scenes from Revolutionary-era events and the inn’s role as a gathering place.

Ideal for readers of American history, literary history, and local heritage who want a concise, vivid look at a landmark with a storied past.

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