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SUMMARY:Closed Mondays
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed on Mondays through the Holiday Season. We hope you will visit on another day- we are Tuesday-Sunday 10-4 with last admission at 3pm.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/closed-mondays/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T160000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Season at Victoria Mansion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/holiday-season-at-victoria-mansion/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Guided Tours,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250909T142441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T124222Z
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SUMMARY:Not Before Bedtime
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian age witnessed a resurgence in Gothic fiction\, which was peppered with supernatural and inexplicable events. To experience a true Victorian evening join this storytelling event performed by British actor\, Andrew Harris\, as Charles Dickens\, reading three tales of mystery\, intrigue and suspense. \nDoors will open at 5:30pm and the performance will begin at 6pm. No late arrivals will be admitted. \nThis event will be held in the atmospheric\, Emmanuel Chapel in the Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s. Paid parking is available in the lot nearby (a mobile device is needed to pay) or for free on the street after 5pm. \nTickets are $40 for members\, $45 for nonmembers. \nOur sincere thanks go to RBC Wealth Management for their generous sponsorship of this performance and the Mission of Victoria Mansion.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/not-before-bedtime/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Chapel at St. Luke’s\, 143 State St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Mansion":MAILTO:info@victoriamansion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250910T155523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T191539Z
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SUMMARY:Unwilling Architects Initiative Art Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:Since 2021\, Victoria Mansion has been researching and sharing the stories of the individuals enslaved by the Morses in New Orleans\, and how their unpaid labor provided the funds to build this beautiful summer home. Thanks to a generous grant from Coffee by Design’s Rebel Blend Fund\, Victoria Mansion has been working with artist Carl Joe Williams to produce a piece of art to bring the stories of the Unwilling Architects Initiative to life. \nWe would like to thank Indigo Arts Alliance\, our Artist Selection Partners\, for their support and guidance throughout the process. We are excited to have this work on display\, giving us a tangible reminder of the role these individuals played in the Mansion’s history. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, October 29th as we share this work for the first time and hear from the artist about his process. This event is free\, but space is limited. Light food and beverages will be provided. \nFor more information on Carl Joe Williams\, visit his website. \n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/unwilling-architects-initiative-art-unveiling/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250909T142632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124414Z
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SUMMARY:Cabinets of Curiosities: Victorian Wonders of the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes natural wonders are just as intriguing as supernatural ones. Learn about “Cabinets of Curiosities\,” which date back to the 1500s and were the origins of the modern natural history museum. Cabinets of Curiosities were early ways to organize and display objects of wonder\, and sparked eclectic Victorian hobbies of collecting\, displaying\, and preserving the world around them. Museums opening in this time period drew large crowds of people hoping to be thrilled and educated by the larger natural and cultural world. This talk is given by Lyndell M. Bade\, Director of the L.C. Bates Museum of Natural History and Culture\, Maine’s own Cabinet of Curiosities.  \nThis lecture will be held at Victoria Mansion. \nTickets are $20 for members\, and $25 for general public.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/cabinets-of-curiosities-victorian-wonders-of-the-natural-world/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250911T143218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T195012Z
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SUMMARY:A Fresh Face on the Front Bay
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the restoration of Victoria Mansion’s front brownstone bay window\, a project ten years in the planning\, is now complete. \nThis transformational project\, a centerpiece of the Forward Facing campaign\, brings our National Historic Landmark property closer to its 19th-century appearance\, turning back the clock 160 years to restore important passages of carving and detailing lost to Maine’s harsh weather. A new series of rooftop balustrades will also be in place\, making the Mansion’s front façade complete for the first time since the 1950s. \nPlease join the Director\, Tim Brosnihan\, for select tours to hear more about the Front Bay. Tours are free but space is limited. \nTOURS: \nFriday\, October 17th at 4:30pm \nSaturday\, October 18th at 11am and 1pm \nPlease select a time when reserving tickets. \nTours will meet on the lawn in front of the Front Bay.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/a-fresh-face-on-the-front-bay-3/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250911T143120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T195002Z
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SUMMARY:A Fresh Face on the Front Bay
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the restoration of Victoria Mansion’s front brownstone bay window\, a project ten years in the planning\, is now complete. \nThis transformational project\, a centerpiece of the Forward Facing campaign\, brings our National Historic Landmark property closer to its 19th-century appearance\, turning back the clock 160 years to restore important passages of carving and detailing lost to Maine’s harsh weather. A new series of rooftop balustrades will also be in place\, making the Mansion’s front façade complete for the first time since the 1950s. \nPlease join the Director\, Tim Brosnihan\, for select tours to hear more about the Front Bay. Tours are free but space is limited. \nTOURS: \nFriday\, October 17th at 4:30pm \nSaturday\, October 18th at 11am and 1pm \nPlease select a time when reserving tickets. \nTours will meet on the lawn in front of the Front Bay.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/a-fresh-face-on-the-front-bay-2/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250910T155241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T194951Z
UID:10002643-1760718600-1760722200@victoriamansion.org
SUMMARY:A Fresh Face on the Front Bay
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the restoration of Victoria Mansion’s front brownstone bay window\, a project ten years in the planning\, is now complete. \nThis transformational project\, a centerpiece of the Forward Facing campaign\, brings our National Historic Landmark property closer to its 19th-century appearance\, turning back the clock 160 years to restore important passages of carving and detailing lost to Maine’s harsh weather. A new series of rooftop balustrades will also be in place\, making the Mansion’s front façade complete for the first time since the 1950s. \nPlease join the Director\, Tim Brosnihan\, for select tours to hear more about the Front Bay. Tours are free but space is limited. \nTOURS: \nFriday\, October 17th at 4:30pm \nSaturday\, October 18th at 11am and 1pm \nPlease select a time when reserving tickets. \nTours will meet on the lawn in front of the Front Bay.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/a-fresh-face-on-the-front-bay/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250909T142010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T195121Z
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Join Victoria Mansion and Portland Ballet as we explore six stories from the 19th century that are told very differently in today’s popular culture. Dancers will perform excerpts from their fall ballet\, “Alice in Wonderland\,” then guests will be led around the Mansion to hear the original stories of tales we all think we know. Stories will include Alice in Wonderland\, Dracula\, and Frankenstein. \nThis event will have two time slots\, one at 5pm and one at 6:30pm. When purchasing tickets please select a time. \nTickets are $20 for members and $25 for general public
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/through-the-looking-glass/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250909T141848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T195152Z
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SUMMARY:The Spiritualist’s Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Following the mass death brought on by the Civil War\, U.S. citizens were desperate for evidence of a spirit world to glimpse or communicate with lost loved ones. With the advent of technologies like the phonograph and photography\, as well as the increasing availability of electricity throughout the country\, many alleged Spiritualists\, occultists\, and mediums began to give grieving (and simply curious) people hope. But how did they do it?  Join us for an evening tour\, using the Mansion as a backdrop\, for tales of the Victorian-era phenomenon of Spiritualism and the heavy influence of death and mourning on Victorian society. Following the tour with be a brief talk and demonstration on the special effects behind the seances that fooled and inspired the public for decades.  \nLed by Brittany Cook\, independent museum professional. \nThere will be two tours one held at 6pm and the other at 7:30pm. When purchasing tickets please select a specific time. \nThis event will be held at Victoria Mansion. \nTickets are $20 for members and $25 for general public.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/the-spiritualists-toolkit/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250903T140748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T195050Z
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SUMMARY:Reconstruction’s Restless Spirits: New Orleans Séances\,  Afro-Creole Mediums\, and the Battle for Equality
DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of the Civil War\, Americans turned to the spirit world to make sense of staggering mortal losses and uncertain futures. In New Orleans\, Afro-Creole mediums gathered around séance tables to commune with the dead. Voices of fallen soldiers\, abolitionists\, and Reconstruction martyrs spoke of liberty\, equality\, and justice—offering both comfort and a radical vision of a new society. Drawing on the séance registers of a group of Afro-Creole spiritualists\, this talk uncovers the world of nineteenth-century spiritualism\, where ghostly messages became tools in the struggle for racial justice and a reminder that the fight for freedom did not end with death. \nLecture by Dr. Ashley Towle\, Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean of the College of Arts\, Humanities\, and Social Sciences at the University of Southern Maine. Her research and teaching interests include nineteenth-century United States history\, the history of enslavement and emancipation\, and the history of gender and sexuality. She is the author of African Americans\, Death\, and the New Birth of Freedom: Dying Free during the Civil War and Reconstruction\, and co-editor of Grave History: Death\, Race\, and Gender in Southern Cemeteries. \nThis event will be held at Wishcamper 133 on the USM Portland campus.  Paid parking is available at the USM garage nearby.  \nTickets: $20 for members and $25 for general public
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/reconstructions-restless-spirits-new-orleans-seances-afro-creole-mediums-and-the-battle-for-equality/
LOCATION:Wishcamper 133\, 34 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250610T195746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T191333Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event: Basement to Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nVictoria Mansion Members are invited to a rare opportunity to tour areas of the house not usually on public view. Join Mansion staff to tour the basement\, once a vital center of operations for domestic staff\, the third floor\, today home to collections storage and conservation initiatives\, and small group access to the tower. Light refreshments will be served for guests at this event. \nDue to limited capacity in the featured spaces\, RSVPs are required. Members – keep an eye on your email inboxes for RSVP details. Want to join as a Member\, or need to renew? Visit our Membership page or give us a call at (207) 772-4841 ext.101. \n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/member-event-basement-to-tower-tour/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Mansion":MAILTO:info@victoriamansion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250814T193652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T195743Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event: Backstairs Lives Tour
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nTours at Victoria Mansion have always included the Morses and the Libbys\, but there was another group who also lived here – their domestic servants. For many years\, we knew only minimal information about them. Recently\, however\, research through the Backstairs Lives Initiative has led to some interesting discoveries about the people who worked for these two families. \nMembers are invited to join us for a special opportunity to hear about the Mansion as a workplace\, not just a home. Who were the people who worked here? Where did they come from? Where did they work and where did they live? This tour will include spaces not usually on public view. \nLight refreshments will be served for guests at this event. Due to limited capacity in the featured spaces\, RSVPs are required. Members – keep an eye on your email inboxes for RSVP details. \nWant to join as a Member\, or need to renew? Visit our Membership page or give us a call at (207) 772-4841 ext.101. \nPictured in header image: Nora Steed; Hannah Shine (cook for Libby family); Katie Steed (maid for Libby family)\, ca.1913.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/member-event-backstairs-lives-tour/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Mansion":MAILTO:info@victoriamansion.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250409T202108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T135604Z
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SUMMARY:Brownstone Brews & Bites
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating our 19-year partnership with Allagash Brewing\, our summer fundraiser Brownstone Brews & Bites returns to the Mansion lawn on Friday\, July 18 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Enjoy bites from Cheese Louise and music by the Dapper Gents. \nFood\, beverage\, live music\, and first-floor Mansion tours are all included with the price of your ticket. All attendees also receive a free Allagash chalice to use during the event and take home at the end of the evening. \nWe truly appreciate your support of this annual event. All proceeds from this fun\, social evening support the Mansion’s mission to preserve and share this nineteenth-century treasure with the world. \nTickets on sale now!
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/brownstone-brews-bites/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250516T143711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T143711Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event: Open Shutters Tour
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nMembers are invited to join us at Victoria Mansion for an exclusive open shutters tour! These rare but popular tours provide the opportunity to see the Mansion’s rooms in full natural light\, as they would have appeared in the 19th century. Light refreshments will be provided at this event. \nMembers: keep an eye on your email inboxes for RSVP details. \nWant to join as a Member\, or need to renew? Visit our Membership page or give us a call at (207) 772-4841 ext.111.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/member-event-open-shutters-tour/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250516T143624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T192322Z
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SUMMARY:Preservation Trades Workshops: Danforth Street Sketching Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 1\, 2025 \n(Rain date: Sunday June 8) \n9:00am to 12:00pm \nDrawing for Tradespeople \nDrawing is an important skill for preservation tradespeople. These graphic skills help them see the buildings with clarity\, and help them communicate with their fellow tradespeople and customers. Tradespeople will receive the famous Mind/Hand/Heart triangle certificate of completion for this important aspect of the Preservation Trades Training Program. Bring your sketchbook or clipboard and pencils. Bring your lunch if you intend to also go on the afternoon sketching tour. \n1:00 to 5:00 p.m.\nFree to the public: Sketching tour on Danforth Street \nSunday afternoon we’ll start at Victoria Mansion and saunter down Danforth Street\, to observe\, appreciate and sketch the historic houses\, both grand and modest. Learn about the various historic time periods and architectural styles that contribute to our cultural heritage here in Portland. \nNo special artistic talent or drawing skill required. Simply looking at old buildings gives you an impression of them. While sketching these buildings you will actually see them in a new light and come to possess a deeper understanding of their shape\, form\, and design. \nThe public is welcome at no cost. Bring your own sketchbook and pencils\, or clipboard\, paper\, and pencils. \nThe sketching tour is part of the Victoria Mansion’s ongoing Preservation Trades Training Program. Past trainees and those interested in future training are encouraged to participate. Sketching and drawing are important skills for preservation tradespeople. These graphic skills help them see the buildings with clarity and help them communicate with their fellow tradespeople and customers. \n\nTradespeople will receive the famous Mind/Hand/Heart triangle certificate of completion for this important aspect of the Preservation Trades Training Program.\n\nTour Leaders: \nJohn Leeke\, Historic Preservation Specialist\nJohn is a nationally recognized preservation tradesman and educator. John was recently honored by Traditional Building Magazine as one of the industry’s “top 25 leaders who have dedicated their careers to the classical and traditional styles in outstanding ways that are serving as models around the country.” John is the lead instructor for our local Preservation Trades Training Program \nTony Taylor\, Drafter/Designer\, Sign Painter/Muralist\nSince his teens\, Tony has collected architectural salvage and documented historic buildings in photos and drawings. He has worked as a drafter/designer for contractors\, cabinet makers\, and architects\, and written articles and architectural guidebooks for historic neighborhoods in New England cities. \n\nDownload an informational flyer about the workshop here.\n\n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/preservation-trades-workshops-danforth-street-sketching-tour/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250409T203213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T173407Z
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Sunday Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for a spirited Victoria mansion New Orleans Sunday brunch! Hurricanes\, Oysters Rockefeller\, gumbo\, pralines\, live jazz music\, and more! \nWe are going back to Victoria Mansion’s roots\, New Orleans\, to share with you the exciting next chapter of this National Historic Landmark. \nWe hope you will join us at the Portland Country Club on May 18th. \nTickets are selling fast\, and online sales will close May 9.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/new-orleans-sunday-brunch/
LOCATION:Portland Country Club\, 11 Foreside Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T151044Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of National Textiles Day & First Friday Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:National Textiles Day falls on May 3rd\, which coincides with our regular season opening weekend. For the second year in a row\, we will be celebrating National Textiles Day with a limited exhibition of items from our textiles collection in the rooms for which they were designed. Textiles will remain on view in the Mansion’s rooms from Friday\, May 2nd through Sunday\, May 4th during regular tours. \nVictoria 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. \nAn exclusive preview reception will be held for Victoria Mansion Members on Thursday\, May 1st. If you are a current Member\, keep an eye on your inbox in April for an invitation! Not a member yet or need to renew? Join any time on our Membership page. \nVictoria Mansion will also be offering free admission to view the museum and textile exhibit during the First Friday Art Walk from 5-8pm on Friday\, May 2nd. (Capacity limited per half hour\, reservations recommended.) \nRegistration is highly encouraged to ensure entry. Tickets and more information will be available in April – stay tuned!
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/a-celebration-of-national-textiles-day/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
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SUMMARY:Opening Day!
DESCRIPTION:Our regular season will run May 1st – October 31st\, 2025.\nTickets for our regular season are on sale now. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nVictoria Mansion is a much-loved Portland landmark\, but its significance extends far beyond Maine. Distinguished for its architecture and extraordinary original interiors\, it is among the most important homes of the 19th century anywhere in the nation. As an organization\, it is our mission to conserve\, maintain\, and restore this one-of-a kind property and share its history with the public. \n\nAdults: $19.25\nSenior citizens (62+): $17.25\nCollege students: $8.00 with valid student ID\nStudents age 6-17: $6.00\nChildren under 6: Free*\nFamily rate: $42.50\nFamily Rate applies to 2 adults and up to 5 children age 6-17 of the same household\nMuseums for All – tickets for SNAP/EBT cardholders: $2.00 with valid ID and EBT card\, good for up to 4 tickets\nVisit the Museums for All website to learn more.\nVictoria Mansion members: Free*
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/opening-day/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250409T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T172814Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria Mansion’s 82nd Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members of Victoria Mansion are invited to the museum’s 82nd Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 2025. More information about this year’s program is forthcoming. Members should receive invitations in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/victoria-mansions-82nd-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20250409T205444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T134902Z
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SUMMARY:Preservation Trades Training: Historic Woodworking
DESCRIPTION:Explore a hands-on program designed for tradespeople in the Portland\, Maine area. This training boosts basic carpentry knowledge for work on older and historic buildings. The focus will be on exterior woodwork details and takes place onsite at Victoria Mansion. \nThis training program is for tradespeople actively working in the greater Portland\, Maine area. The objective of the training is to boost their basic carpentry knowledge and skills into the field of work on older and historic buildings. The training will focus on exterior woodwork details and takes place onsite at Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland. Download the overview flyer here. \nProgram Summary\nThis training program is for tradespeople actively working in the greater Portland\, Maine area. The objective of the training is to boost their basic carpentry knowledge and skills into the field of work on older and historic buildings. The training will focus on exterior woodwork details and takes place onsite at Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland. Download the overview flyer here. \n\nDownload an informational flyer about the workshop here.\nAccess the application here.\nQuestions about this workshop? Please contact Executive Director Tim Brosnihan at tbrosnihan@victoriamansion.org or (207) 772-4841 ext.100.\n\nPreservation carpenters\nPreservation carpenters are knowledgeable tradespeople. Essentially\, they combine traditional woodworking knowledge and skills with modern carpentry practice. They do this with thoughtful study and creative work. \nTraditional trades manuals document specific methods and materials to construct these older and historic buildings. The modern practice of carpentry is largely one of installing pre-designed and pre-manufactured parts. Preservation woodworking is a creative process that begins with determining what needs to be done. \nFor example\, a moulding is missing and must be made to match an original so its profile is documented with a drawing and measurements. Then\, the moulding is made out of basic materials\, like a board of rough-cut wood; the process then involves shaping it\, creating a finished moulding\, then installing the moulding to re-establish the weather envelope of the building. \nAccording to instructor John Leeke\, “The enlightened preservation carpenter brings both traditional knowledge and modern practice to bear on these fine old structures to preserve their historic significance.” \nThis project is being supported in part by the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service\, Department of the Interior and Maine Historic Preservation Commission. \nSchedule\nTwo weeks of ten full-time days\, 9:00am-4:00pm\, April 21 – May 2\, 2025. This includes hands-on work at Victoria Mansion\, with evening reading assignments and study. \nApplication & Selection\nTradespeople can apply for the training by responding to this questionnaire. \nApplications are being accepted through March 25\, 2025. Applicants will be informed of their status by April 1. \nFive trainees will be selected by an objective procedure administered by Victoria Mansion Executive Director Tim Brosnihan\, and workshop instructor John Leeke. \nTrainees will receive $1\,000 at the end of each week ($2\,000 total) for full-time attendance of all days and conscientious application of mind and hand. \nTopics of Study\n\nHistoric preservation of buildings\nWood science\, demonstration of a few topics from Bruce Hoadley’s Understanding Wood\nWood deterioration\nWeather envelope of a wood building\n\nHands-On Exercises\n\nSizing wood to match existing\nTool sharpening\nMaking mouldings to match with simple shop machinery and hand methods\nWood Dutchmen and part-by-part replacement\nWood-Epoxy repairs\nSourcing wood\nPreservative treatments\n\nTraining Manuals\nGiven to participants as part of workshop: \n\nUnderstanding Wood by Bruce Hoadley\nPractical Restoration Compendium by John Leeke\n\nOutcomes\nEach trainee will: \n\nMake and complete a significant woodwork detail\, to have as a sample of their work;\nAcquire a basic knowledge of the field of historic preservation\, and the preservation trades specifically;\nSet up and follow an ongoing self-directed training program;\nReceive $1\,000 at the end of each week ($2\,000 total) for full-time attendance of all days and conscientious application of mind and hand.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/preservation-trades-training-historic-woodworking/
LOCATION:Victoria Mansion\, 109 Danforth Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20241017T144056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T173359Z
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SUMMARY:Ring in the New (Performances at 5pm & 6:30pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebratory evening in the company of Mr. Charles Dickens (British actor Andrew Harris) as he shares how the Victorians celebrated New Year festivities\, reads from some of his work and that of his contemporaries\, and shares the Mansion in all its festive glory. \nPerformances are one night only\, Saturday\, January 4th\, at 5pm and 6:30pm.\nTickets are $25/members\, $30/general public (tickets will also include a small surcharge at checkout to defray the costs of our ticketing service). \nTo reserve your tickets\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/ring-in-the-new/
LOCATION:Test Venue\, Test addres 1111\, Test City\, AL\, 00000\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20240508T135959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180643Z
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SUMMARY:A Magical Dickensian Celebration **SOLD OUT!**
DESCRIPTION:Actor Andrew Harris returns to Victoria Mansion this holiday season for his ever-popular one-man performance as Charles Dickens. Featuring selected readings from A Christmas Carol\, Mr. Harris’s performance also touches on history and other tales. \nTwo performances on one night only\, Thursday\, December 19th: first performance 5:00-6:00pm\, second performance 6:30-7:30pm. \nTo reserve your tickets\, please click here or use the widget below: \n \n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/a-magical-dickensian-celebration/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20240904T135931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180552Z
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SUMMARY:Ruffi Stuffie Sleepover **SOLD OUT!**
DESCRIPTION:Our newest program for young visitors\, their caregivers\, and their stuffed animals returns this holiday season! \nWould your child’s stuffie like to explore the Mansion with host Ruffi the (stuffie) Museum Cat? Bring your stuffed animal friend from home to join us for a story time and a look around the Mansion on December 11th at 4:30pm. \nThen\, leave your stuffed animal with Ruffi and our museum staff for a Mansion stuffie sleepover! Photos of all their fun activities will be shared with participants when they pick up their stuffies in the morning on December 12th. \nTickets are $5 per child & stuffed animal with accompanying adult. Tickets are limited due to capacity. Tickets will go live on November 29th! \n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/ruffi-stuffie-sleepover-december-2024/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T191500
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20240508T134903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180458Z
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SUMMARY:Night of the Nutcracker with Portland Ballet **SOLD OUT!**
DESCRIPTION:Ballerinas from Portland Ballet return to Victoria Mansion’s Stair Hall this December to perform scenes from A Victorian Nutcracker. This production of the Nutcracker is unlike any other\, featuring figures from Portland’s history in the opening scene\, and with sets and costumes based on Victoria Mansion’s interiors. \nThis family-friendly event is fun for kids of all ages. After the performance\, walk through the house\, see the decorations\, and meet the ballerinas! \nPerformances on Sundays\, December 8th and 15th at 5:15 and 6:15pm. \n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/night-of-the-nutcracker-2024/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Performance,Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20240917T125857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180339Z
UID:10000020-1733418000-1733432400@victoriamansion.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Gala 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the opening of our 44th season of holiday tours and catch an early glimpse of this year’s décor imagining Stories of the Season\, beloved winter tales from across the world. \nJoin us: \nThursday\, December 5\, 2024 \nAt 5 p.m. at Victoria Mansion \nKick off the event at 109 Danforth Street with a champagne toast set against the splendid backdrop of the Mansion in all of its holiday finery. You’ll also enjoy holiday musical selections by Goldenwood Ensembles. \nFrom 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Cumberland Club \nGather at the Cumberland Club\, 116 High St. in Portland to feast\, sip\, and celebrate the magic of the season. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available. \nA shuttle will be provided to convey guests between parking at the Holiday Inn by the Bay and the sites of the evening’s festivities. \nSpace is limited. Registration has now closed. Questions about the event? Please contact Director of Development Ann O’Hagan at (207) 772-4841 ext.101. \nProceeds from this festive and fun evening support the Mansion’s mission to preserve this nineteenth-century treasure and share it with visitors from all over the world. \n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/holiday-gala-2024/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20240823T135507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T174908Z
UID:10000018-1733133600-1735556400@victoriamansion.org
SUMMARY:Stories on the Staircase - Every Monday in December at 10am
DESCRIPTION:Stories on the Staircase returns as an in-person series this year! This series of programs for our youngest visitors and their caregivers takes place every Monday morning during the holiday season. Families join us while we are otherwise closed to the public for a holiday- or winter-themed story time\, and then get to walk around and preview the holiday decorations in select rooms! \nThis event is free\, but registration is encouraged due to capacity. In the event of a snow day\, a notice will be posted to our homepage and social media (Facebook and Instagram). \nCan’t wait till December? Check out our 2021 virtual Stories on the Staircase series\, featuring titles from our friends at Islandport Press!
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/stories-on-the-staircase-2024/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20240401T150223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T175536Z
UID:10000004-1728122400-1728144000@victoriamansion.org
SUMMARY:A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure
DESCRIPTION:Our outdoor Victorian Fair will return to the Mansion lawn this October\, with an “odd” twist! Join us for A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure. This one-day fair kicks off the Halloween season with an educational (and entertaining!) take on Victorian folklore\, customs\, Spiritualism\, and more. \nLearn about poison books and wallpaper\, how purported mediums conducted seances\, and why some elite Victorians held mummy unwrapping parties. Have your cards (or head) read\, create Victorian crafts\, and much more! This fair will have activities and games for kids throughout the day. Plus\, a visit from Charles Dickens\, scenes from Portland Ballet’s Thrills & Chills\, and live music by the Shank Painters! We’ll also have Sullivan House Bakery onsite for visitors who want to grab a bite to eat while they enjoy demonstrations and performances on the lawn. \nFor those who would like to attend in their Victorian finest\, we encourage entry into our costume contest on the day of the Bazaar! \nA Schedule of Events is now available to view! Copies will be available onsite on the day of the Bazaar. \nExhibitors and performers include: \n\nClairvoyant Light\nRoxie Zwicker of New England Curiosities\nSpirits Alive\nPhillips Puppets\nArtist Julie Gray\nMira Ptacin\, author of The In-Betweens: The Spiritualists\, Mediums\, and Legends of Camp Etna\nOsher Map Library\nTerrarium\nSaco Museum’s Cabinet of Curiosities\n…and more!\n\nThis event is designed for visitors ages 8 and up. We encourage caregiver discretion for younger and more sensitive children. \nKeep an eye on our Events webpage\, and our Facebook and Instagram pages in the coming weeks as we announce more. A full schedule of events will be available onsite on the day of the event\, and a preliminary schedule of events will be available closer to the event date. \nTickets: \nAdults: $21\nCollege Students: $8\nChildren ages 6-17: $6\nChildren 5 and under: Free\nVictoria Mansion Members: Free\nMuseums for All (SNAP/EBT cardholders): $3 (with valid SNAP/EBT card at check-in) \n  \n 
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/victorian-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20240528T181949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T180228Z
UID:10000017-1726765200-1726772400@victoriamansion.org
SUMMARY:Member Event: Preserving Maine’s Brownstone Masterpiece
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nMembers are invited to an exclusive reception focusing on the house’s iconic brownstone exterior. This event will feature a talk by Executive Director Tim Brosnihan about the history of brownstone\, from its formation to its quarrying and use in residential architecture. Attendees will also hear details about the restoration of the Reception Room Bay\, likely the last large-scale project we will be able to undertake using brownstone from Portland\, Connecticut\, where the Mansion’s original material was sourced\, as all quarries have now closed. This event will also feature a small exhibit of brownstone architectural elements from our archive\, representing pieces that have fallen or been safely removed from the Mansion’s exterior over time. \nLight refreshments will be served for guests at this event. Members – keep an eye on your email inboxes for RSVP details. \nWant to join as a Member\, or need to renew? Visit our Membership page or give us a call at (207) 772-4841 ext.111.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/member-event-preserving-maines-brownstone-masterpiece/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230239
CREATED:20240508T134031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T175957Z
UID:10000011-1723741200-1723748400@victoriamansion.org
SUMMARY:Member Event: Open Shutters Tour
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nMembers are invited to join us at Victoria Mansion for an exclusive open shutters tour! These rare but popular tours provide the opportunity to see the Mansion’s rooms in full natural light\, as they would have appeared in the 19th century. Light refreshments will be provided at this event. \nMembers: keep an eye on your email inboxes later this spring for RSVP details. \nWant to join as a Member\, or need to renew? Visit our Membership page or give us a call at (207) 772-4841 ext.111.
URL:https://victoriamansion.org/event/member-event-open-shutters-tour-2024/
LOCATION:Visitation in Full Swing at the Mansion
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Tour
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