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Where Can You Find Works by Edgar Degas Near the Captain Lord Mansion?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by captainlord

The Portland Museum of Art is featuring a current exhibit titled “Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist”, which is comprised of more than 70 drawings, prints, pastels, photographs and sculptures. This exhibit runs from February 23 through May 28th, 2012.  Edgar Degas was a 19th century French master who not only was renowned as an artist, [...]

Where Can You Enjoy Maple Sunday Near The Captain Lord Mansion?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by captainlord

From the “Get Real Maine” website “Join Maine’s maple producers to celebrate Maine Maple Sunday on March 25, 2012.  It’s the day when sugar makers around the state open the doors of their sugarhouses for the public to to join them in their rites of spring-making maple syrup.  Most sugarhouses offer free tasting and live [...]

Where Can You Stop & Smell The Roses Near The Captain Lord Mansion in March?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by captainlord

From the March edition of Down East Magazine, “For four days in early March pretend spring has sprung in Maine at the Portland Flower Show. This year’s theme is ‘Celebration!’ so keep that in mind as you peruse sixteen garden exhibits, listen to lectures from several of Down East Book’s gardening authors, purchase goods from [...]

Have You Seen Portland Maine’s Victoria Mansion Decorated for Christmas?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by captainlord

Christmas at Victoria Mansion November 25 through January 8, 2012. Daily 11-5. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Victoria Mansion is lavishly decorated for the holidays by professional designers, decorators, and florists, making this a festive time of year to plan a tour. Visitors go through the house at their own pace, on self-guided [...]

Christmas Prelude is Coming to Kennebunkport for the 30th Consecutive Year!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by captainlord

A History of Christmas Prelude It was the early spring of 1982 when Henry Pasco called a meeting of business people for the purpose of discussing ways for the business community to give thanks to the residents of Kennebunkport and Kennebunk for supporting them. Henry suggested a Christmas Festival of some sort to create a [...]

Lobster Boats in a Row; What to See When You Visit the Captain Lord Mansion!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by captainlord

Here is a fantastic photograph of lobster boasts in Cape Porpoise Harbor.  The picture was taken by Bob Dennis, a part-time resident and photographer of local scenes.  Bev and I really enjoy venturing out to the Cape with our personal guests.  The harbor, boats, lighthouse, fish pier and historic building all combine for that “quintessential” [...]

Have You Seen Goat Island Lighthouse When You Visited the Captain Lord Mansion?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by captainlord

Cape Porpoise is one of the most picturesque sights to enjoy viewing and photographing when visiting the Captain Lord Mansion, a romantic bed & breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine.  Cape Porpoise is a delightful fishing and lobstering village situated a couple of miles east of the Port.  From the pier in Cape Porpoise you catch a [...]

Did You Know that The Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunkport Has Beautiful Grounds for Walking?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by captainlord

 This is an aerial view of the Franciscan Monastery grounds.  From the spring through the fall, there are some easy walking trails that border the Kennebunk River and provide nice scenic views of the river.  Also, the sloping lawns and gardens around the monastery building itself are quite nice for ambling and relaxing.  The monastery is open [...]

Have you seen the “Wedding Cake” House in Kennebunk on the Way to Kennebunkport?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by captainlord

 The Wedding Cake House located in Kennebunk, Maine  The "Wedding Cake" name was applied to the house due to its wedding cake-like appearance. Legend developed that the busy Bourne, a sea captain, had done the carpentry work to atone for not having taken his bride, Jane, on a proper honeymoon. This was not the case. [...]

What Are the ABCs of a 2011 Kennebunkport Summer Vacation?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by captainlord

  A 2011 Summer Vacation in Kennebunkport and our Bed and Breakfast offers you even more activities to entertain, educate and expand your horizons!  Or to just have fun and relax! Activities include Art Galleries, Antiquing  Beaches, Bicycling Canoeing, Carriage Rides, Day Trips Engagements Fishing Charters Golf History , Hiking Interesting & Joyful Sights Kyaking Lighthouses,  Lobsters,  [...]