Come be one of the countless travelers who for nearly two centuries have enjoyed the hospitality of The Danforth, including adventuring merchants, political luminaries, sea captains, bold women, and notable poetsThe Danforth stands on a block once known as Social Corners. A descendent of The Elias Thomas Family (owners of the mansion for more than 100 years), Aunt Charlotte Thomas was noted for social gatherings. The likes of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wayward artists, ambassadors, bankers, and governors all gathered within these walls.