Ellsworth, Maine

Since we had to put the dogs in the kennel anyway, we took advantage of the freedom to make a trip to the Bar Harbor, Maine area. After Bangor, our first stop was in Ellsworth, to see Woodlawn Museum, the family home of a wealthy Maine family. The last descendent to use the house, Colonel Black, left the grounds, plus the house intact and furnished, as a public space and museum.

A beautiful brick house with a white portico, it is vaguely reminiscent of Monticello. It is primarily furnished in 19th century pieces, with some earlier family furnishings. These "time capsule" museums are so rare, it is always a pleasure to see them.

www.woodlawnmuseum.org