Unique Places in Portland

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Henry Knox had this home built in 1785. He died in 1806. His wife and children lived here until 1870's. Then the home closed and it ws in total disrepair. The DAR found the plans and rebuilt the home to original state in 1920. The one remaining son donated a lot of furniture, all of which is wonderful.

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This town of 3,600 people has a lot to offer for solitude in the fall. Summer may get crowded with visitors going up and down the one and only main street. They are located at the quiet bay on Sheepscot River. It had been a shipbuilding and trade port until mid 1800's. NOw tourism and fresh seafood are the thing here.

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This is a town south of POrtland aobut 15 miles. It is a famous place for people to come during the summer for the beach activity. They also have an amusement park and other kid type things to do. The stretch along the ocean goes for at least 2 miles, and it packed. I cannot imagine myself being here in peak summer days, with the crowds and cars in line for miles.

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There are two primary tour sites with some history. The Owls Head transportation museum is at Owls Head; close to Rockland. It is opne 10-5 daily. Features are old cars and planes. The Old Conway house and gorunds has 5 builidings to tour besdies the home form 1770's. However, it may be closed. The visitor center said they are open 10-4 Tues-Sat. No one was there, though to open.
Otherwise, take a walk around Camdne to see the old 1800's structures.

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Established as a port town in 1700's, the town thrived as center for lumber and foundary. They used the Megunticook River for its fast running current. With the windown of the industries here, it changed over to a touring town, enticing visitors to see the mountains and stay in inns and B&B's while shopping. It worked, and many otur buses now come here.

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The original home was built by Henry Knox, GEneral in Revolutionary War, in 1795. He died in 1806. They couple had 123 children, but only 3 lived to maturity at 20 years. Henry's wife came form the Waldo family, who owned 560,000 acres of land in the area. They were loyal to King George and went back to England at the War. They disowned the daughter. Siblings lived here until 1871. The home on the ocean side was in disrepair. Daughter of Revolution found the building plans and reconstructed to original state a new home in 1920. One son remaining left much of the family furnishings to the new home. It is elegant inside and worth a tour for $5. Times June 1st through mid October.

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For a town of only 3,600, this is quaint and peaceful. They have some shops in the middle of town. the tours of the homes are also there. Along the Sheepscot River, it was a more important port for shipbuilding and commerce until early 1800's. It is well worth a stroll through the streets to take in the old time feel.

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The museum is is situated on 10 acres of land for touring and 25 acres on the water in total. It is open 9:30 -5 daily. Fee is $10. The main grounds features 5 buildings from the late 1800's depicting ship building. They also have tours Tues, Thurs and Sat to the Bath Iron Works-a trolley drive through due to security. They further offer sail cruises for one or tow hours on certain times for an additional $30-50.