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The Old Homestead, Owls Head, ME
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The Old Homestead

An early Owls Head house and barn run by the Mussel Ridge Historical Society, open to visitors on summer Wednesdays.

PO Box 133, Owls Head, ME 04854 · Owls Head, ME

About The Old Homestead

The Old Homestead is one of the oldest homes in Owls Head, Maine. The Mussel Ridge Historical Society has leased the building from the town since 1963, when it was badly deteriorated and nearly lost to a planned fire department drill. Townspeople voted in 1963 to save it, and volunteers have since restored parts of the house with donated materials and labor. Visitors can tour the home, the barn, and the grounds during open hours, and society representatives are on hand to answer questions.

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