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Information on houses, mansions, farms and other dwellings located in the United States that were once a private residence and have been converted into a museum because of the historic significance of its architecture, location, resident(s) and/or event(s) that took place there located in Maine.

Resources in This Category

• Castle Tucker

  http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/castle-tucker/castle-tucker
  A Federal-style mansion built by Judge Silas Lee in 1807. Historical and visitor information with photos. Located in Wiscasset.

• Hamilton House

  http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/hamilton-house
  A home built c. 1785 now a national historic landmark. Brief history and visitor information with photos. Located in South Berwick.

• History Museum House

  http://www.skowheganhistoryhouse.org/
  Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the house was deeded to the town and serves as a museum. Includes photos. Located in Skowhegan.

• Marrett House

  http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/marrett-house/marrett-house
  A 1789 home once owned by Daniel Marrett, a Harvard graduate, desiring to become the town parson. History and visitor information with photos. Located in Standish.

• Nickels-Sortwell House

  http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/nickels-sortwell-house/nickels-sortwell-house
  An 1807 home built by Captain William Nickels, a ship owner and trader. Includes brief history and visitor information with photos. Located in Wiscasset.

• Pejepscot Historical Society

  http://pejepscothistorical.org/
  Information on the Pejepscot Museum, Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum and Skolfield-Whittier House Museum, located in Brunswick.

• Sarah Orne Jewett House

  http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/sarah-orne-jewett-house/sarah-orne-jewett-house
  The former home of writer Sarah Orne Jewett. Historical and visitor information with photos. Located in South Berwick.

• Sayward-Wheeler House

  http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/sayward-wheeler-house/sayward-wheeler-house
  The home (c. 1718) of Jonathan Sayward, a local merchant and civic leader. History and visitor information with photos. Located in York Harbor.

• Tate House 1755

  http://www.tatehouse.org/
  A large and elegant dwelling in Portland, built in 1766, and open to the public. Features virtual tour, history, calendar and gift shop. A National Historic Landmark.

• The Ruggles House

  http://www.ruggleshouse.org/
  A federal style historic house museum in Columbia Falls, renowned for the flying staircase and intricate woodwork built 1818. Features the history, photo tour, newsletter, calendar of events, and tour information.

• The Wilson Museum - John Perkins House

  http://www.wilsonmuseum.org/johnperkins.html
  Built about 1763 as a one-story house on what is now Court Street, includes a schedule located at Castine.

• Wadsworth-Longfellow House

  http://www.mainehistory.org/house_overview.shtml
  The Maine Historical Society provides overview of the house museum, hours of operation and photos. Located in Portland.

• Woodlawn Museum

  http://www.woodlawnmuseum.com/
  Features three hundred acre estate of the Col. John Black, built in 1824. Includes image library, events, and membership. Located in Ellsworth.

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