Portland, Maine 04102 United States
Tate House Portion: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
On October 18, 1775, the British Navy bombarded the town of Falmouth—now Portland—setting it ablaze and igniting revolutionary fervor across the colonies. 250 years later, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, walk the path of history with America from the Ashes, a family-friendly trail experience that brings this pivotal moment to life. For information tours/performances, check here.
Across the road at the Means House, the Maine Ulster Scots Project will share a free exhibit Scots and Ulster-Scots Bombardment Connections featuring Samuel Thompson and Henry Mowat from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
The day offers programs from 10 am-4 pm at seven cultural and historic venues: Tate House Museum, Osher Map Library, Greater Portland Landmarks, Maine Historical Society, Eastern Cemetery, First Parish Church, and Maine Ulster Scots Project. Visitors can begin their experience at any location to engage with people, places, and perspectives that shaped Maine’s revolutionary journey. Participants of all ages can enjoy hands-on activities, walking tours, historic house tours, and interactive displays that connect past and present. Free passports to record site visits are available at Maine Historical Society, First Parish Church, Osher Map Library, Tate House Museum, and Eastern Cemetery (during tours). Those who visit all seven participating sites will receive a Liberty Graphics “America from the Ashes” t-shirt for $10 (retail value $30) available at the Tate House Museum gift shop while supplies last. Activities range from free to moderate admission.