Calendar of Events

Maine Preservation Events

First Annual Silent Auction

Re-Opening until June 25

Bid online, by phone or via email

2010 Annual Meeting
Early October
Location TBA

Other Preservation-Related Events

Castine Historical Society presents Under the Elms and By the Sea , showcasing nine fabulous homes and five gracious gardens that represent a range of architectural styles and historical periods. Proceeds benefit the Castine Historical Society.  Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 10am-4pm.  For the first time since 2004, in this town known for its lovely harbor and rich history, Castine opens its front doors and garden gates for all to enjoy a glimpse into the wonderful character of this unique coastal village.  For details, click here.

(To post your preservation-related event here, please email Maine Preservation at info@MainePreservation.org with the details.)

On-Going Seasonal Events

Memorial Day – Columbus Day
Tours ongoing from 10 am – 4:40 pm
Sunset tours July 22 - August 26, 2010 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Adults: $8.00
Seniors/Students/AAA Members: $7.00
Children: $5.00 ages 6-16; under 6 years old FREE with paid adult
Portland Residents: $5.00 adults; $2.00 children.
Greater Portland Landmarks members always admitted FREE of charge.

The Portland Observatory (1807) is the only remaining maritime signal tower in the country. Sea Captain-turned-entrepreneur Lemuel Moody built the tower to signal the arrival of ships into the harbor through the use of specialized flags. Climb the 103 steps to the top and enjoy the finest views of Portland, Casco Bay, the islands, and the White Mountains. All tours are guided, and last approximately half an hour.  For more information, please call Greater Portland Landmarks at 774-5561 or visit http://portlandlandmarks.org/observatory/index.php

Portland Walking Tours offered by Greater Portland Landmarks

Old Port Tour
Portland’s colonial maritime heritage and authentic Victorian architecture make this vibrant economic hub and downtown shopping district truly unique. (90 minutes daily, 10:30 am, every day except Sunday & 1:30 pm on Thursdays; $10 per person, 16 and under free, GPL members: FREE. Purchase tickets at Tommy’s Park, corner of Middle & Exchange Streets). Offered June 15 - September 4, 2010.

Homes of Portland’s Golden Age (1800 - 1860)
Elegant Federal mansions, Greek Revival residences, and high style Italianate houses grace this tour of the Spring Street Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. (90 minutes, Thursday and Friday, 10:30 am; $10 per person, 16 & under free, GPL members FREE. Purchase at the Center for Architecture and Preservation, 93 High Street). Offered June 15 - October 8, 2010.

The Eastern Cemetery (1668)
The oldest burial ground on the peninsula holds graves of colonists, ship captains and Civil War soldiers featuring evocative headstone art. (60-90 minutes). Offered by special booking only .

Congress Street
Trace the development of Portland through its architecture from the 1780’s to the present. See wonderful examples from the Federal First Parish Church to the Beaux Arts City Hall and the Art Deco and contemporary buildings that define Portland’s main street. (90 minutes). Offered by special booking only.

East End / Munjoy Hill
The most ethnically diverse and densely populated neighborhood in the city features harbor views, the Portland Observatory, Queen Anne mansions, and the magnificent Eastern Promenade. (90 minutes). $10 per person, 16 and under free, GPL members: FREE. Purchase tickets at the Portland Observatory Museum, 138 Congress Street. Offered Saturdays at 10:30 am, September 11 - October 9, 2010. 

Western Promenade
Elegant 19th- and 20th-century architecture of Italianate, Queen Anne, Gothic and Colonial Revival styles distinguish this intact Victorian neighborhood, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. (60-90 minutes). Offered by special booking only.

The Portland Observatory (1807)
Guided tours of the only remaining maritime signal tower in the United States offer spectacular views of Portland, Casco Bay, Back Cove and Mt. Washington. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 2006. (40 minutes). Offered daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, May 29 - October 11, 2010.