Maine Historical Society And Museum
Maine Historical Society employs a professional staff of 35. Our one?acre campus, which is open year round, is situated in downtown Portland, across from Monument Square. The Maine Historical Society strives to serve the ... museumsusa.org
Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion (Morse-Libby House) is one of the greatest historic houses and collections of the Victorian period anywhere in America. Built 1858-60 for New Orleans hoteleir Ruggles Morse as a summer house, the Mansion... ettractions.com
Wadsworthlongfellow House
For more information about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, his work, influence, family, and childhood home, visit our Longfellow website at www.HWLongfellow.org. Within its walls lived three generations of one remarkable fami... museumsusa.org
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad And Museum
These 2-foot gauge steam trains connected rural Maine with the rest of the world from 1879 until just before World War II. Shipping everything from passengers, farming goods, and lumber, these diminutive steam-power... americanheritage.com
Portland Harbor Museum
Visitors are provided with an opportunity to learn about the role that Portland Harbor has played in shaping Southern Maine's economic, social, and historic character. The Portland Harbor Museum is located on the gr... americanheritage.com
Eighth Maine Regiment Living Museum & Lodge
The living history experience provided by a vacation at the Memorial building is a truly unique opportunity to enjoy communal living as the veterans designed it. The Memorial is a licensed lodge with 12 guest rooms for th... visitmaine.com
Spring Point Ledge Light
Site Location: On Portland Harbor in South Portland at the end of a 900 ft. breakwater. Directions to this site: Portland, ME - Take ME-77 south, east on Broadway, right on Benjamin Pickett St., left on Fort Rd. to end to... waymarking.com
Center For Maine History Museum Gallery At The Maine...
The Center for Maine History Collections consist of approximately 10,000 artifacts. The diverse collection includes paintings, prints, and other original works of art, costume and textiles, decorative arts, Native Ameri... mainehistory.org
Cape Elizabeth West
Maines Cape Elizabeth, situated on the approach to Portland Harbor, has a reputation for being treacherous, where even ships captained by the most experienced hands can be torn asunder in a flash. At least ninety-e... lighthousefriends.com
The Maine Tour Connection
The Maine Tour Connection is a wholesale tour operator specializing in multi-day packages for motorcoach or special interest groups, and corporate meeting planners. Our tour packages include Maine, New England and Eastern... visitmaine.com
Fort Preble - Portland, Maine
During the American Revolutionary War, a temporary fortification known as Fort Hancock was established on a point of land on the eastern short of South Portland, Maine. In 1808, under the direction of Henry A. S. Dearborn... waymarking.com
Portland Breakwater
The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse is a relatively minor navigational aid designed to mark the end of a breakwater and help guide vessels past the shoal-laced entrance to Portland Harbor. The breakwater was built i... lighthousefriends.com
Mariner's Church - Colesworthy's Anti-slavery Bookstore -...
Marker Erected in 2007. Marker Text: Mariners' Church Location of Daniels Colesworthy's basement anti-slavery bookstore and print shop. In 1836 Colesworthy printed "Light and Truth From Ancient and Sacred History," a book... waymarking.com
Morse-libby Mansion
Designed by the Henry Austin and with extraordinary elaborate interiors by the artist-decorator Giovanni Guidirini, this is one of the finest and least-altered examples of a large Italianate Villa-styled brick and brownstone town... cr.nps
Maine Day Trip
Maine Day Trip provides customized private tours for individuals and groups originating in the Portland, Maine region. See historical landmarks, lighthouses, museums and the scenic coast of Maine. Take a relaxed and infor... visitmaine.com
Scarborough Historical Society And Museum
The Scarborough Historical Society was established in 1961 to protect the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Scarborough. The society's collection is extensive. There is farming equipment: tools; quilts; clothes; c... visitmaine.com
Ram Island Ledge
Ram Island Ledge is a jagged finger of rock one-quarter mile long, marking the northern entrance into Portlands outer harbor. The ledge runs southwest off nearby Ram Island, and has long been one of the most feared... lighthousefriends.com
Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours
Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours specializes in sightseeing cruises and private charters on Casco Bay. From May to October we offer daily Lighthouse Lovers Cruises, Eagle Island Cruises, Land and Sea Tours, and Troll... visitmaine.com