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Captain Lord Mansion Fall 2012 Gas Saving Tips!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by captainlord

5 Great Destinations From The Captain Lord Mansion On Two Gallons of Gas! Don’t let pain at the pump put a crimp in your vacation fun! There are plenty of interesting places to visit and fun things to do within 2 gallons of gas, round-trip, from the Captain Lord Mansion. Here are a few out-of-the-ordinary [...]

Captain Lord Mansion History, Part 2

Posted on August 30, 2012 by captainlord

Last month I shared the beginning history of the Captain Lord Mansion. This is the second installment. We hope you enjoy the historical details. Please email me at innkeeper@captainlord.com if you have any questions regarding this history. 1815 – 1900  The Middle Years: The Mansion continued to be Phebe Lord’s home throughout her life.  Widowed [...]

Did you know that The University of New England is located not far from The Captain Lord Mansion?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by captainlord

Bev and I would like to introduce you to the University of New England; it is an independent, coeducational university with two distinctive campuses which are located in two different Maine coastal cities. The Biddeford Campus  is located on Route 9, in Biddeford, Maine. The campus has a beautiful ocean-front site where the Saco River [...]

What Color Rose Should You Purchase For Your Celebration at The Captain Lord Mansion?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by captainlord

Will you be planning on purchasing flowers for your celebration at the Captain Lord Mansion, a romantic bed and breakfast inn, located in Kennebunkport, ME?  Bev and I have come across some notes about how roses represent many thoughts and occasions. Here is a list of rose colors and their respective meaning; we are providing [...]

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, [...]

Visit the Normandy Coast at The Portland Museum of Art!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by captainlord

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 [...]

The Top 5 Places for a Tourist to Visit in Kennebunkport

Posted on May 24, 2012 by captainlord

Bev and I have been fortunate to live in Kennebunkport for 34 plus years. Allow us to share our picks for the Top 5 places for a tourist to visit in Kennebunkport. While visiting the Captain Lord Mansion, please allow us to direct you to these picturesque locations.  None is very far from our B&B. [...]

Do you know where the Kennebunkport Historical Society Designer Show House is this Year?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by captainlord

The Kennebunkport Historical Society will be sponsoring a Designer Show House at Rocky Pastures, the former Kenneth Roberts estate in Kennebunkport, from June 22 through July 14, 2012. The house is currently for sale and has been recently updated combining classic features with modern conveniences. All proceeds from the three-week event will benefit preservation projects [...]

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 [...]