Victoria Mansion

Victoria Mansion One of America's finest and most complete houses of the mid-19th century. Open for the season until October 31, 2026.
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Happy Juneteenth! Today marks the date in 1865 when news was finally delivered to the people of Galveston, TX, that the...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Today marks the date in 1865 when news was finally delivered to the people of Galveston, TX, that the Civil War had ended and formerly enslaved people had been freed. Celebrated by African American communities for over 150 years and now a federal holiday, Juneteenth is a day to reflect, to celebrate freedoms and embrace culture, and to look forward. You can learn more about the history of this day at Juneteenth.com.

Admission to Victoria Mansion is free on today, but capacity is limited. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made on our website: https://victoriamansion.org/event/juneteenth-2026/

đź“· Emancipation poster from Harper's Weekly, 1863. Public domain via WikiMedia Commons.

We are honored to receive a 2026 Preservation Award from Greater Portland Landmarks for our paint conservation project, ...
06/18/2026

We are honored to receive a 2026 Preservation Award from Greater Portland Landmarks for our paint conservation project, front bay restoration, Preservation Trades Training workshops, as well as for our Unwilling Architect and Backstairs Lives research initiatives!

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Rainy days are busy days at Victoria Mansion! We recommend buying tickets in advance because we often sell out. Tickets ...
06/18/2026

Rainy days are busy days at Victoria Mansion! We recommend buying tickets in advance because we often sell out. Tickets are available on our website. https://victoriamansion.org/visit-us/

“Into each life, some rain must fall.”- Portland native Henry Wadworth Longfellow

📷Cover of sheet music for "The Rainy Day". Englishman John L. Hatton composed music set to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem of the same name. From the collection of the Maine Memory Network.

is just two days away! We hope you can join us for free admission between 10am-4pm this Friday. We will also honor and...
06/17/2026

is just two days away! We hope you can join us for free admission between 10am-4pm this Friday. We will also honor and hold space for the twenty-seven individuals known to have been enslaved by Ruggles and Olive Morse in New Orleans, whose lives and journeys before, during, and after enslavement we continue to uncover and share with visitors.
Since 2021, our Unwilling Architects Initiative has prompted extensive research that has begun to discover much about these enslaved persons, whose uncompensated labor in Louisiana contributed to the fortune that built Victoria Mansion. Through this ongoing effort, we endeavor to shine a light on these individuals’ lives and bring their stories into the full human history of this landmark property.
Tickets are free but advance reservations are strongly encouraged due to museum capacity. https://victoriamansion.org/event/juneteenth-2026/

đź“·Drawing of David Wilson, a close up from the Extract from the Reconstructed Constitution of the State of Louisiana, with Portraits of the Distinguished Members of the Convention & Assembly, 1868. (Reproduced with permission from the Historic New Orleans Collection, object 1979.183) Mr. Wilson had previously been enslaved by the first owner of Victoria Mansion, Ruggles Morse.

We’re bringing something brand new to this year’s Brownstone Brews & Bites on July 10th. Thanks to the generosity of our...
06/17/2026

We’re bringing something brand new to this year’s Brownstone Brews & Bites on July 10th. Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful local businesses, you have a chance to win a basket with some of these great items:
🏒 Maine Mariners Hockey tickets & merch
🏀 A signed basketball from the Maine Celtics
đź©° Tickets to Dracula at Portland Ballet
🎨 A print of original artwork from Abacus
🍽️ Gift card from The Highroller Lobster Co.
âšľ Baseball game tickets and merch from Portland Sea Dogs
🏛️Guest passes to Maine Historical Society
🎭Tickets for Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake production of Mean Girls

Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at the event. Event tickets are available on our website. https://victoriamansion.org/event/2026-brownstone-brews-bites/

Our friends at Greater Portland Landmarks have a fabulous new event! Portland Unlocked will take place on June 23rd at t...
06/16/2026

Our friends at Greater Portland Landmarks have a fabulous new event! Portland Unlocked will take place on June 23rd at the Masonic Temple in Portland. Click through for more info.

Tradespeople- apply now for our 2026 Training Workshop: Conserving and Restoring Historic Flat Plaster Finishes! (August...
06/11/2026

Tradespeople- apply now for our 2026 Training Workshop: Conserving and Restoring Historic Flat Plaster Finishes! (August 3-7 and 10-14, 2026)

This year, we are partnering with preservationist John Leeke and plasterer Peter Lord to offer a two-week course in the repair and replication of historic flat plaster finishes. This course will be of interest to tradespeople who work directly with plaster as well as carpenters, painters, and other tradespeople whose work intersects with historic plaster finishes.

Participation in the class is limited and subject to a competitive application process. Notably, the trainees will receive a weekly stipend to help make attendance feasible for working professionals.

For more information and for the application form, please visit our website:
https://victoriamansion.org/preservation-trades-training-workshops/

Have you met Lilly? She is a friendly Maine C**n cat who lives with her owner in the house behind Victoria Mansion. You ...
06/10/2026

Have you met Lilly? She is a friendly Maine C**n cat who lives with her owner in the house behind Victoria Mansion. You can often find her resting in our back courtyard. She loves gentle pats and having her picture taken!

Sponsored by our friends at Allagash Brewing, our popular summer fundraiser Brownstone Brews & Bites returns to the Mans...
06/07/2026

Sponsored by our friends at Allagash Brewing, our popular summer fundraiser Brownstone Brews & Bites returns to the Mansion lawn on Friday, July 10 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Enjoy bites from Cheese Louise and music by the Pete Kilpatrick Trio.

Food, beverage, live music, and first-floor Mansion tours are all included with the price of your ticket. This year we have some fun new surprises to share. You won’t want to miss it!

All proceeds from this fun, social evening support the Mansion’s mission to preserve and share this nineteenth-century treasure with the world.

Tickets on sale now on our website: https://victoriamansion.org/event/2026-brownstone-brews-bites/

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109 Danforth Street
Portland, ME
04101

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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