BAXTER HOUSE MUSEUM

GORHAM, ME

Boston & Maine no. 126 Brill model 75 built in 1925
Boston & Maine no. 126 Credit: Trainiac

The Baxter House Museum is a historic house museum located in Gorham, Maine. The museum is housed in a large, elegant 18th-century brick house that was built in 1790 by Captain James Phinney. The house was later purchased by the Baxter family in the 1800s and was home to three generations of the Baxter family.

The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Gorham and the surrounding area. The museum has several exhibits that showcase the history of the town, including a collection of antique furniture, paintings, and decorative arts. The museum also has a collection of artifacts related to the Baxter family and their contributions to the community.

Visitors to the museum can take a guided tour of the house, which includes a visit to the various rooms, including the parlor, the dining room, and the bedrooms. The tour also includes a visit to the museum's gardens, which feature a variety of plants and flowers that were commonly grown during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Overall, the Baxter House Museum is a fascinating attraction for anyone interested in the history of Gorham and the surrounding area. The museum is open to the public from May to October and offers a unique glimpse into the past of this charming New England town.

BAXTER HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GORHAM ME. US MID #8402300076

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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Contact BAXTER HOUSE MUSEUM

BAXTER HOUSE MUSEUM
67 SOUTH ST
GORHAM
ME
04038

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BAXTER HOUSE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402300076
Name BAXTER HOUSE MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 43.677453, -70.44168
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 004002
US Census Block: 5001