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A Kennebunkport Vacation, The Top 7 Secret Places to Visit!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by captainlord

Let us share with you our choices for the top 7 secret places to visit on a Kennebunkport vacation.  Many guests who visit the area just see Dock Square, Ocean Avenue, a beach, the Bush compound, eat some lobster at a local restaurant and leave.  They often miss these out-of-the -way sights.  We’ll share some [...]

Five of The Captain Lord Mansion’s Favorite Dock Square Shops

Posted on August 2, 2012 by captainlord

We have been residents and business owners of the Captain Lord Mansion in Kennebunkport for 34 years. We have seen many of the shops in Dock Square come and go.  However, there are a few that have provided excellent shopping opportunities for many years. They have been the stalwarts of the Dock Square business community. [...]

The Captain Lord Mansion, The Beginning! Monthly History Blog

Posted on July 27, 2012 by captainlord

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 LL Bean is Celebrating Its 100th Birthday This Year?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by captainlord

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, [...]

The Kennebunkport Designer Show House Opens This Saturday!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by captainlord

The Kennebunkport Designer Show House opens this Saturday!  The Kennebunkport Historical Society will be sponsoring a Designer Show House at Rocky Pastures, the former Kenneth Roberts estate in Kennebunkport, from Saturday, June 23 through Saturday, July 14, 2012. The house is currently for sale and has been recently updated combining classic features with modern conveniences. [...]

The ABC’s of Kennebunkport’s Vacation Activities Revealed!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by captainlord

Considering a vacation to Kennebunkport? Including a visit to the Captain Lord Mansion, an intimate Maine Coast Bed and Breakfast, Kennebunkport offers you a plethora of activities from A to Z to entertain, to educate and to expand your horizons!  Or just come to the Mansion to relax and unwind! Here, the ABC’s of Kennebunkport’s vacation [...]

Did You Know the Captain Lord Mansion has a Kennebunkport Festival Garden Party?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by captainlord

We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with the Kennebunkport Festival, on Saturday, June 9th from 3:00pm – 6:30pm, each of the eight member inns of the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport will be hosting a Kennebunkport Festival Garden Party for their guests.  Wine, tea and hors d’oeuvres will be served.  The Garden Parties are [...]

The Top 5 Kennebunkport Maine Lobster Pounds as Recommended by the Captain Lord Mansion.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by captainlord

This is the fourth installment of my recommendations for the best Kennebunkport restaurants.  This posting is for the Top 5 Kennebunkport Maine Lobster Pounds as recommended by the Captain Lord Mansion.  The most famous of Kennebunkport’s lobster pounds is Nunan’s Lobster Hut, founded in 1932.  This is the ultimate lobster pound-type place; it has long [...]

Top 5 Boutique Kennebunkport Maine Restaurants as Recommended by The Captain Lord Mansion

Posted on April 17, 2012 by captainlord

In previous posts, I have recommended Kennebunkport’s Top 5 Romantic Restaurants, the area’s Top 5 Casual Restaurants and with this post I am recommending our Top 5 Boutique Kennebunkport, Maine Restaurants.  These 5 are all casual, but each of them has a really unique atmosphere combined with unusual menu choices.  I’ll begin with 50 Local [...]

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, [...]