Much has happened with our major conservation project in the Reception Suite since our last update in April. After completing the cleaning of the ceiling decoration, the conservators sprayed a layer of stable, synthetic resin to preserve and protect the original surfaces. Then, on top of this barrier, they inpainted losses in the ochre-colored areas [...]
We were so pleased with the turnout for last Friday's Allagash Victoria Ale Premiere! Luckily the weather held up and guests enjoyed tastings of Allagash ale, mead from Maine Mead Works, and soft drinks from Green Bee Craft Beverages, along with great live music from The MisAdventures. All in all, we raised over $18,000 to [...]
On Sunday, May 14 from 1:00-4:00 Victoria Mansion will host an antique and vintage teacup sale to benefit educational programs at the Mansion. Each $5 teacup purchased pays for two students to visit the Mansion free of charge. This event will be held rain or shine, so bring your mom, bring your friends, bring yourself, [...]
No visit to Victoria Mansion is complete without stopping in at the Carriage House Museum Shop. In the off-season, Museum Shop Manager and Buyer Patti Chase was busy preparing the shop and its new merchandise for visitors to peruse and enjoy. The shop has also undergone a bit of a face lift, with some changes [...]
The Mansion's 2016-2017 Annual Report is now available! The report includes up-to-date information on the previous fiscal year, including updates on restoration, development, education, curatorial, events, and the Carriage House Museum Shop. The report also includes short biographies on the team of talented artisans who have worked on the Mansion over the years, including conservator [...]
After a busy off-season including a few months of successful school tours (nearly 600 students visited the Mansion between February and April this year!), the Mansion officially opened to the public last Monday, May 1st, with admissions doubling those of last year's opening day. Some of you may have noticed we also rolled out our [...]
Since December, we've been providing you newsletter updates of the project to conserve the spectacular ceiling and wall paintings in the Mansion's Reception Suite. While many other activities continue to go on-- particularly planning for the upcoming visitation season that commences May 1 (less than a month away!)-- the conservation work continues to amaze and [...]
Victoria Mansion members are invited to join us at the Cumberland Club on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 for our Annual Meeting. The evening will commence at 5:00pm with refreshments and mingling, followed by a business meeting and the election of officers for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Following the meeting, we will be treated to a [...]
On behalf of Victoria Mansion staff, volunteers, and friends, we would like to express our deep thanks to Alice Dwyer Ross, who served as Museum Shop Manager and later Museum Shop Buyer for 13 years. Alice is responsible for spearheading a campaign to change the direction of Victoria Mansion's gift shop, turning it into an [...]
On Tuesday, April 18, from 1:00-4:00pm Victoria Mansion and Maine Historical Society will be leading a History Adventure for students grades 7-12. This program is an afternoon-long exploration of some of Portland's most well-known buildings as well as some that are rarely given a second glance but have a lot to say. Participants will [...]
