Historic New England announces special holiday open hours for Castle Tucker in Wiscasset. Castle Tucker will be open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours will leave on the hour, with the last tour leaving at 4 p.m.

Castle Tucker, built in 1807 and celebrating its two hundredth anniversary this year, presents the story of a Victorian family in the port of Wiscasset from the nineteenth through the early twentieth centuries. The world in which the Tuckers lived is seen not through a stiff, formal collection but through their stories and as the family lived their lives in this large, imposing Regency style home.

Visitors can see newly restored objects throughout the house, including furniture recently returned to the house after being cleaned and repaired by Historic New England's expert conservators. Lived in by members of the same family from 1858 until after the turn of the 21 st century, Castle Tucker offers visitors a view through time of Maine and American history seen through the everyday life and travails of one family. Experience the charm of this unique Wiscasset mansion during special autumn holiday hours.

Castle Tucker is open five days a week, Wednesday - Sunday, June 1 - through October 15, with the first tour of the day beginning at 11 a.m. and the last tour at 4 p.m. The house is also available for group or special tours. Call 882-7169 to make arrangements.

Historic New England is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive regional preservation organization in the country. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories of New Englanders through their homes and possessions. For more information, visit online at

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