Maine History
Preservation Trades Demonstration
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MEJoin us on October 15, 2023 for a free public workshop drawing together historic building owners who need work done, and the tradespeople who do the work. Throughout the day knowledgeable and skilled tradespeople will present brief demonstrations of their trades, including woodwork repairs, window sash glazing, and woodcarving.
A Celebration of National Textiles Day at Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MEVictoria Mansion is fortunate to have over 90% of the house's original collection, including samples of the beautiful, intricate textiles from nearly every room. These delicate objects are usually housed in our climate-controlled textile storage room on the third floor of the museum and are rarely on public view. Our community of Mansion Members, supporters, […]
Historic Perspectives of Park Street Walking Tour (Jane’s Walk Maine 2024)
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MEA free walking tour, offered as part of Jane's Walk Maine 2024! Explore Park Street, part of the West End Historic District, a well-preserved time capsule that offers a glimpse into 19th-century Portland. This one-hour stroll will highlight some of the people who helped create this fashionable residential enclave – which at the time [...]