Category Archives: History, Literature
Special Events from the Past at the Captain Lord Mansion, a Kennebunkport Bed & Breakfast Inn
Painting called "Treasured Memories" by Dennnis Perrin For Charles Clark and his family, summers in Maine were a time of joyous family gatherings and celebrations. One such event is reported in the Saturday, July 16, 1887 edition of The Wave, another local newspaper of the period. It tells us that “Mr. Charles P. Clark, [...]
Charles P. Clark’s Final Renovations to the Captain Lord Mansion, a Kennebunkport Bed & Breakfast Inn
Old Staircase at the entrance to the Bed & Breakfast Office We believe it is fortunate that Charles decided to restrict his major alterations to the rear portion of the "mansion" and pretty much leave the front section alone, because much of the original 1812 architectural details still exist in that section of the building. For example, there is [...]
Did You Know That the Captain Lord Mansion, a Kennebunkport Bed & Breakfast Inn was Remodelled in the Early 1800′s by Daniel W. Lord, Nathaniel’s Oldest Son?
The Captain Lord Mansion circa mid to late 1800′s After Nathaniel’s death in 1815, The Mansion continued to be his wife Phebe Lord’s home throughout her life. Widowed at an early age, she never remarried. Did the burden of raising their nine children keep her focused away from romantic inclinations? One might think so! Her oldest [...]
Did You Know That the Captain Lord Mansion, A Kennebunkport Bed & Breakfast Inn was built 197 Years Ago in 1814?
The Captain Lord Mansion: The beginning of the story! Fear gripped the entire New England coastline during the War of 1812. The British had marched on Washington and loosened their anger at having lost the previous war with the colonies, the American Revolution! The angry British soldiers looted and burned. Additionally, there was a British blockade of [...]
We Remember: Excerpts From The 20th Anniversary Captain Lord Mansion “Captain’s Log”, Spring 1998
Recently we came across an old Captain Lord Mansion newsletter dated "Spring 1998". We called these newsletters "The Captain's Log" and mailed them to our quite extensive guest mailing list. However, with the advent of the computer and emails, we discontinued direct mail newsletters about the time this 1998 newsletter was published. It was fascinating [...]
Art history Comes Alive at the Inn…again!
As promised, another entry about the art that graces the walls of the Captain Lord Mansion. Bev and I know that some of you, when you come to visit, really enjoy these exquisite, extraordinary pieces. Now, permit us to share a little of their history with you. This month’s piece is one that is quite [...]
