All Museums & History

Writer Sarah Orne Jewett was born in her grandparents’ eighteenth-century house. She lived there with her family until 1854, when they built a Greek Revival house next door. As Sarah gained attention as an author, she and her family lived in the two Portland Street homes in the center of town. Jewett and her older sister Mary inherited their grandparents’ Read more...

Enjoy the fresh ocean breeze and beautiful York Beach sunsets. Stories of Ghosts, Pirates and Folklore all with a touch of comedy. One hour walking tour with your guide and protector the Mad Man of York! The Spirits are among us!! Read more...

Located on Saco’s historic Main Street, the Saco Museum is a regional museum of fine and decorative arts and historic artifacts. It is the third oldest museum in Maine. The Saco Museum was founded in March of 1866 as the York Institute by a group of men from widely different backgrounds, who shared an interest in the pursuit of knowledge. Read more...

The Orleans Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving our Town’s heritage, respecting our past, and making our history and culture available to both residents and visitors since 1958. Read more...

The Jonathan Young Windmill is historically unique, with all of its early parts and machinery intact, far more than many others which have been substantially altered through restoration efforts. This mill was authentically restored by volunteers and donations through the efforts of the Orleans Historical Society over a two year period. Read more...

The station is part of American History. During World War I, General Pershing in France communicated with the US Government through this cable station. In 1927 the message that Charles Lindbergh had landed in Paris came through this station from Paris. It was then sent to the rest of the United States. Read more...

High-end American cuisine served in a stately historic house with fireplaces & surrounding gardens. Read more...

Visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum on Cape Cod, where we animate Kennedy the man and illuminate Kennedy the statesman. Museum offerings are designed to inspire active and informed civic engagement. Today’s Museum experience features fresh interactive exhibitions, innovative special programming, opportunities for community involvement, and contemporary educational curricula. Read more...

Saltbox home of first minister and man for whom the town was named. Artifacts of early Dennis life, children’s room, spinning and weaving exhibit, gardens and Dennis maritime wing. 1745 one-room school house on the grounds. Listed on National Register of Historic Places Read more...