Step back in time with us this summer! Adventures in History campers will have the chance to go behind the scenes at both the Maine Historical Society and Victoria Mansion to learn about material culture and life in the Victorian era through an exciting mix of indoor and outdoor activities, special field trips, and hands-on [...]
This past May, the Mansion was mentioned in People Magazine's article 'Top 10 New Foodie Cities,' highlighting some great spots around Portland-- including our friends at Allagash Brewing. We look forward to welcoming those new visitors who might not have previously known about the Mansion and saw the article!
Join us for tastings of great Allagash ales, mouthwatering food from Noble Barbecue, delicious mead from Maine Mead Works, craft beverages Green Bee, and live music at our annual Allagash Victoria Ale Premiere on June 29. The event takes place on the Mansion's private side lawn from 5:30 to 8:30 pm and includes a complimentary Allagash glass and tours of the [...]
Join us for this special event on the Mansion's side lawn to learn about teas from around the world and enjoy samples offered by local purveyors Soakology, Nellie's Tea Co., Clipper Merchant Tea House in Bridgton, and the Tea Space in Ogunquit. Self-guided tours of the Mansion will be offered after the talk and tasting. Tickets are $40.00 for the general public [...]
On May 15, Curator Arlene Palmer Schwind will give a talk at the Winterthur Museum in a conference titled "The Properly Dressed Window: Curtain Design Over Time." Arlene will discuss "The Sumptuous Window Treatments at Victoria Mansion" and show images of the Mansion's remarkable collection of remnants of the original 1860 curtains, valances, and trims. [...]
Since February, Scarborough Boy Scout and Earle G. Shettleworth Junior Docent Erich Chase and his father Scott Chase have been spearheading a project to revamp Victoria Mansion's Cistern Room into an organized archival and meeting space. The project, by which Erich hopes to earn an Eagle Scout badge, is now nearing its final phases, as [...]
This May will be a particularly intriguing month at Victoria Mansion. On May 1, the Mansion officially opens its doors for the 2018 season, featuring a special dress exhibit showcasing women's fashions from the late 1850s to the late 1910s on loan from our friends at the Dyer Library/ Saco Museum. Rarely seen historic photographs and additional accessories [...]
You'll notice several other exciting changes when you visit the Mansion this May. Electricians are currently installing a new electronic information screen in the visitor's center of the Carriage House Museum Shop with easily visible hours, tour information, and upcoming events for guests. The Boy Scouts are also making impressive progress in their project in the Mansion's Cistern Room. Check back here [...]
Conservators are now completing the final touches on the second phase of the ongoing project in the Mansion's Reception Suite as preparations are being made for future work on the space. Boston-based objects conservator Ellen Promise has steam-cleaned the bust and pedestal of the marble Madonna statue typically on view in the bay of the Reception [...]
This spring the Mansion has set a new record, welcoming over 750 students from 13 schools, free of charge, as part of our Century of Change educational program. VM's Director of Education Stacia Hanscom has been working closely with area elementary, middle, and high schools, offering in-class presentations to complement the student's site visit to the Mansion. Teachers can choose from 8 different topics, including Etiquette, Immigration, [...]
