The Camden-Rockport Historical Society is home to a humble facility rich in history. In addition to our museum, our facility currently includes a 1770s Homestead, a Blacksmith Shop, a Sugar Shack, and a Barn. Thanks to the Camden Real Estate Company and their donation of time and services, we can now offer a virtual tour of three of our historic buildings. Browse the photos below to view details of the property and buildings or take a virtual tour.
Maintained year-round by the generous support of IMY LandscapingA garden typical of that used by occupants of the Homestead in the 18th century would include medicinal, dye, cooking, and ornamental plants. Our garden is maintained by Gabrielle Wicklow, a Camden master gardener.The 18th century Homestead, also locally known as the Conway House, was continually occupied as a residence from about 1790 (we estimate) to 1914. It was listed on the Maine Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
The 19th century blacksmith shop was moved, completely equipped, from its location near Thomaston to a Camden farm, and then to our campus in 1967. It is open to the public spring through fall, as part of a guided tour.
The 19th century barn was built later than the homestead. It was built to store farm equipment, house livestock, and serve as a workspace for other activities on the property. It is open to the public from spring through fall as part of a guided tour.
The museum gallery is highlighted by several unique items: an historic Maine State Seal from the Camden Library Ampitheater, an enormous ship model that took more than 20 years to build, and a corner dedicated to Camden’s Civil War hero William Conway, who had two battleships named after him.
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