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Visitors:
Historic Sites
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Historic Sites
all of Maine
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| Greater Portland Landmarks |  | | | Come hear the mysterious, amazing and amusing inside stories as you explore Portland's history and architectural treasures in the historic Old Port, now a bustling retail center. Greater Portland Landmarks' guides will take you on a stroll through the Old Port Monday - Saturday at 10:30am. Tours last 60-90 minutes and depart from Tommy's Park Info Kiosk. Intersection of Exchange & Middle Streets. (207) 774 5561. Portland Observatory, 138 Congress St., Portland. Breathtaking views from country's only remaining maritime signal tower. | | contact info website | | Maine Historical Society |  | Childhood home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, America's most beloved 19th century poet. | | Faithfully restored to the 1850s, the Longfellow House was the childhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Built in 1785-86 by the poet's grandfather, General Peleg Wadsworth, the house is one of the oldest brick structures on Portland's peninsula. Decorated with original furnishings and family memorabilia, guided tours offer a unique glimpse into the life of the poet's family, as well as into the cultural and social history of 19th century Portland. Admission includes entrance to the Maine Historical Society Museum exhibition on Maine history. | | contact info website | | Maine Narrow Gauge RR Co & Museum |  | Fun And Education For All Ages. Train Ride And Museum Visit. | | Enjoy a train ride along scenic Casco Bay and Portland Waterfront. Tour the historical Museum with its two-foot cabooses, cars locomotives and artifacts. Purchase interesting items in unique gift Shop. Trains run weekends Feb. 19th - Dec 30th. Train daily mid May - mid October. Steam Train Holiday Weekends and Special Occasions. Museum open daily - 10am - 4pm. Adults - $10.00. Children 3 - 12 $6.00. Seniors - $9.00. Children 2 & Under - Free. 58 Fore St, Portland 04104 - 207 828-0814 - www.mngrr.org | | contact info website | | Poland Spring Preservation Park |  | Poland Spring Museum open free to the public | | First bottled by the Ricker family back in 1845, Poland Spring Natural Spring Water was drawn from a single source deep in the woods of Maine. The original Spring & Bottling Houses at Poland Spring have become a museum for visitors of all ages. Inside the historic Bottling House, find science displays, bottling memorabilia, and a virtual tour of today's bottling plant. Maine artists gallery, Maine gem displays, and a unique gift shop filled with Maine products. Inside the Spring House, see the spring itself and imagine days when white-gloved employees served visitors spring water from silver ladles. | | contact info website | | Wicked Walking Tours |  | Legends and History of Haunted Portland | | Do you enjoy scary ghost stories, embellished tales, and creepy buildings? Join a group of your fellow thrill seekers and history lovers and follow a unique tour through Portland's rich and dark history. Comedy and tragedy filled tales abound in this twisted tour. Visit our website and reserve your tour today. Tours run Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm and other times by appointment. | | contact info website |
| | 19th Century Willowbrook Village
The way life used to be! Two historic houses and their barns, a reproduction schoolhouse and bandstand, and a millpond grace this restored country village. Bring a picnic or enjoy lunch on site. Horse-drawn sleighs and carriages, Concord stagecoach, 1894 carousel, trades and tool exhibits (blacksmith, canoemaker, cooper, harnessmaker, printer, shoemaker, woodworker, etc.). Be sure to check our calendar for exciting events and activities scheduled throughout the summer and fall. | | contact info website |
| | Boothbay Railway Village
Nowhere else in New England can you experience a steam train ride, an outstanding collection of over 50 antique automobiles, all in an historic village setting with an exciting events schedule. Open June 2 through October 7. | | contact info website |
| | Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center
Farnsworth Homestead - fully furnished 19th-century greek revival; Olson House - Saltwater Farm. | | contact info website |
| | Kennebunkport Historical Society
1853 Nott House tours, Pasco Exhibit Center, historic village walking tours. | | contact info website |
| | Maine Irish Heritage Center
Protect, preserve and restore the historic landmark that was formerly St. Dominic's Church; Provide a center for Maine's diverse communities to share their cultural experiences through education programs and community events; and House Maine's Irish Genealogical Center and Library. This European style cathedral served as the center of Irish Culture for over 150 years. It's now home to a first class library and genealogy center. For tours and more information contact us by phone or email at info@maineirish.com | | contact info website |
| | Maine Maritime Museum
Maine's sea story lives here! Exhibits, 20-acre shipyard site, tours of Bath Iron Works, lighthouse & nature cruises, kids' pirate ship, demos, Victorian house, family activities, hands-on fun for everyone. | | contact info website |
| | Museum At Portland Head Light
Maine's oldest lighthouse (1791). Museum and gift shop in Fort Williams Park. | | contact info website |
| | Seashore Trolley Museum
The Trolley Museum is a great day's outing! Ride 3 miles in restored streetcar. More than 25 historic cars on display. Choose from many rail items in Museum Store. Open May-Oct. 10am to 5pm. | | contact info website |
| | Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Spring Point Lighthouse has the unique distinction of being the only caisson-style lighthouse accessible by land and open for public tours. The Spring Point Ledge Light Trust frequently holds Open Houses allowing the public to actually enter and explore the lighthouse. A small fee of $5.00 is charged to support the Trust's preservation efforts. Open Saturdays from 11:00am to 3:00pm throughout the summer. Group tours also available. | | contact info website |
| | Tate House Museum
Meticulously preserved National Historic Landmark, Georgian colonial house built in 1755 by mast agent for British Navy. Open June 5th - October 10th, Wed. - Sat. 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm, with tours on the hour. | | contact info website |
| | Victoria Mansion
One of the most important historic house museums and collections of the mid Victorian period anywhere in America. Built 1858-1860, the Mansion's intact interiors were designed by Gustave Herter and still boast over 90% of the furnishings he designed for the original owner. Guided tours offered Mon-Sat, 10-4; Sunday, 1-5; May-Oct. Special Hours in Dec. $15.00 for adults. AAA & Senior Discount. | | contact info website |
| | Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum
Operating narrow gauge steam railway museum. Open Sat & Sun from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, Saturdays only rest of year. Volunteer run using original equipment on original right-of-way. | | contact info website |
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