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Hometown Maine: the Blaine House in Augusta
Augusta, Maine is full of hometown charm and brimming with outdoor activities and cultural experiences. Allow our real estate agents to show you a range of beautiful Augusta homes for sale , and be sure to make time to relax and explore the area. Be a part of living history when you visit The Blaine House and discover the home's intriguing story and how it came to be one of the most important residences in the state.
Step Inside Maine's Executive Mansion
The Blaine House serves as home to Maine's governor and family and has been in use as the executive mansion for almost a century. Individuals and groups can tour the home by making reservations and enjoy a glimpse into the history of the home as well as its current role in housing the state's first family. While visiting Blaine House, visitors are shown elegantly appointed rooms such as the Blaine Study and the State Reception Room as well as both the family's personal dining room and the State Dining Room. For many visitors, one of the highlights of the tour is walking through the tranquil Blaine House Gardens which encompass the grounds that surround the mansion and showcase both a shrub garden and New England Garden.
A Home Built on History
Blaine House was constructed in the early 19th century by James Hall and purchased by James G. Blaine in 1862. Blaine, at the time, served as Maine's Speaker of the House. Blaine was an important political figure in the state as well as the nation in the post Civil War era. During his ownership, Blaine made additions and changes to the home, enlarging it for adequate entertaining space.
The home played an important part in Maine's Committee for Public Safety during the First World War, and soon after became the official residence of Maine's Governor. After being remodeled by architect John Calvin Stevens, Carl E. Miliken became the first governor to reside in the home. In 1964, Blaine House was deemed a National Historic Landmark.
Tours of Blaine House can be scheduled through Maine State Museum and are available on Wednesdays and Fridays for individuals and groups.
Visiting Blaine House is a fun and relaxing way to immerse yourself in the history of your new hometown. We bring the best of Augusta real estate to you, and our dedicated professionals are eager to work with you in finding your new home. Contact us today!