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Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Captain Lord Mansion, The Beginning! Monthly History Blog

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

1776-1815; The Captain Lord Mansion, The Beginning: Fear gripped the entire New England coastline during the War of 1812. The British marched on Washington and loosened their anger at having lost the previous war with the colonies.  They looted and burned.  There was a British blockade of all commerce and meaningful threats to burn all [...]

Did You Know The Maine Maritime Museum is Close to Kennebunkport?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

Often, when the weather is inclement, guests at the Captain Lord Mansion or our Captain’s Garden House are searching for indoor activities. I believe that one of the best activities on a rainy summer day in Maine is to visit one of the many nearby history or art museums which are located in Southern Maine.  [...]

Did You Know LL Bean is Celebrating Its 100th Birthday This Year?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

I’ll bet that you did not know that world-famous retailer LL Bean is celebrating its 100th birthday this year.  Many of the guests who visit us at the Captain Lord Mansion make the 45 minute drive to Freeport, Maine in order to shop at this classic store.  Whether you are an outdoors person or not, [...]

Visit the Normandy Coast at The Portland Museum of Art!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

Now through September 3, 2012 you may visit the Normandy Coast through beautiful impressionistic paintings on display at the magnificent I.M. Pei designed brick building which houses the Portland Museum of Art.  In addition to the current exhibit of French impressionist paintings, the museum has an extensive collection of other fine art and antiques on [...]