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| The Nott House 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport Located in the heart of the village where its Doric colonnade has been a landmark since 1853, this gem of Greek revival architecture takes one back to that time in Kennebunkport's history when shipbuilding thrived and the shipping trade made the town one of the wealthiest in New England. A guided tour of the Nott House gives an intimate glimpse of life as it was in those bustling and opulent Victorian times. The home is a veritable time capsule, unique in that all the carpets, furnishings, wallpaper, and artifacts are original to the house. They accurately reflect the varying and evolving tastes of four generations of the Perkins and Nott families spanning the late 1700's through to the mid-1900's. A fascinating Gift Shop is conveniently located in the carriage house. Guided tours are available from June 25 to October 11:
The Port of Call gift shop, featuring unique furniture, unusual gifts,
jewelry, books, candles, fabrics and trim and gardening accessories is
located in the Nott House Carriage Barn.
Hours for Port of
Call are:
Opening June 25, Wednesday through
Friday: 10 am to 4 pm and Saturdays: 10 am to 1 pm through October 11 Public parking is conveniently located off Dock Square, just two short blocks from the Nott House. Group tours are encouraged and are available upon
request. |
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