The lighthouse property includes the light tower, accessible via a walkway, the lovingly restored 1880’s Keeper’s House, summer kitchen, recently reconstructed late 19th century barn and the original oil house. Housed within the keeper’s house and summer kitchen is a museum featuring exhibits which highlight not only the history of the lighthouse but explore the industries and history of the peninsula. (Curated content from www.marshallpoint.org)
TThe Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists, with 20,000 square feet of gallery space and over 15,000 works in the collection. It has one of the largest public collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson, while its Wyeth Center features works of N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth. (Curated content from www.farnsworthmuseum.org)
The Maine Lighthouse Museum is the proud home of the largest collection of Fresnel lighthouse lenses and the most important landmark collection of lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard memorabilia in the United States. The museum has merged the spectacular lighthouse collection from the former Museum of Lighthouse History of Wells, ME with these exhibits. The two collections are now on display and marvelously complement each other. (Curated content from mainelighthousemuseum.com)
Offering three- to six-night sailing trips from late May through October, we invite you to discover the magnificent coast of Maine aboard a nearly 150-year-old schooner, the Stephen Taber. (Curated content from www.stephentaber.com)
The Strand Theatre, located in downtown Rockland on the coast of Maine, has been entertaining audiences since 1923. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the theater underwent an extensive renovation in 2005, which included new sound and projection equipment, a fully restored interior and exterior, and a bright new marquee. (Curated content from www.rocklandstrand.com)
Step aboard the Schooner American Eagle, sailing with us is an incredible mixture of adventure, relaxation, amazing food and good company. It is an unforgettable way to experiencing the Maine coast from a completely unique and exquisite perspective. (Curated content from www.schooneramericaneagle.com)
We hope you'll join us aboard the Heritage this season for an unforgettable Maine windjammer cruise. Every trip is special. Capts. Sean and Ben are your hosts aboard every trip. In addition to sailing the vessel, they enjoy entertaining their guests by playing live music in the evenings. (Curated content from www.schoonerheritage.com)
Owls Head Lighthouse sits majestically atop an 80-foot bluff overlooking Penobscot Bay, near the entrance to Rockland Harbor along Midcoast Maine. Once atop the lighthouse visitors have the chance to admire the gorgeous fourth order Fresnel lens that dates back to 1856 while enjoying panoramic views of the bay, islands and marine traffic, including Maine’s elegant windjammer fleet. (Curated content from lighthousefoundation.org)
The original light was a “fixed white lens lantern, 18 feet above the breakwater. This lantern hung on an iron crane on top of stone beacon, 24 feet above sea level.” On August 15, 1892 the beacon was changed to two red lanterns, spaced six feet apart, one above the other placed on a mast atop the stone pillar. In 1895, the beacon was further improved by providing a six-by-six foot building at the base of the mast. (Curated content from www.rocklandharborlights.org)
A 200-year-old family farm with an unsurpassed combination of award-winning, solar powered, Maine grown wines, beautiful atmosphere and open-air concerts with nationally known musicians. Enjoy wine tastings at our bar or wine flights on the deck. (Curated content from www.savageoakes.com)