The Kennebunkport Historical Society, Kennebunkport: Photos, Reviews & Location

Guided tours through a 1853 Greek Revival mansion with period decor & some Bush family memorabilia.

At a glance

#7 of 8 Tourist attractions in Kennebunkport #2 of 3 Museums in Kennebunkport

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.55

0.3 km from the center of Kennebunkport

Rating breakdown

5 ★73%
4 ★15%
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1 ★6%

8 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, United States

kporths.com

+1 207-967-2751

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What is the rating of The Kennebunkport Historical Society?: The Kennebunkport Historical Society is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 66 reviews.
How does The Kennebunkport Historical Society rank in Kennebunkport?: The Kennebunkport Historical Society is #7 of 8 Tourist attractions in Kennebunkport by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Kennebunkport Historical Society located?: 8 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, United States — 0.3 km from the center of Kennebunkport.
How can I contact The Kennebunkport Historical Society?: Phone: +1 207-967-2751 · Website: kporths.com

Reviews (9)

A A 2023 Jul 13

A very cool place with lots of history. The focus of the tour however is on a specific married couple who owned the house. It was interesting to see how the wealthiest lived at the time and were able to afford amenities I didn’t know existed then!
I found the relationship between the marriage couple to be a bit bizarre- the guy came from immense wealth while the wife came from humble roots yet she was super demanding and he was always trying to please her so it was an uneven relationship for sure. Anyways, the tour was great but I would’ve like a little more history on the town itself only because the relationship between the spouses were a little irritating.
But the guide was great and engaging and puts life into this house! It really is a beautiful piece of history and worth a visit 💜
But that relationship… oh boy 😂

Lori Hagerman 2023 Jul 12

This place is wonderful, educational, and fascinating. Anne gave us a fabulous tour. We just loved it and are so glad we included the tour on our vacation.

The Maldonado’s 2022 Oct 13

Best for of learning, welcoming staff, not a museum but a well preserved estate to learn about local and national history.

Sharon Hill 2022 Sep 15

Lovely home dating from the early years of Kennebunkport history. Amazing that the house and furnishings had been left to the Historical Society. So many items and rooms look like the family had stepped out for a moment.

Ray Martin 2022 Sep 10

Really enjoyed the hour tour here by Bob. What a memory for detail he has! The home is in great shape, with lots of original wallpaper, rugs and furniture. Despite huge crowds in the town this Friday noon, there were only four of us on the tour. There is so much rich history to be found in the lives and artifacts of the past on display here. Well worth your time!

Clancy W 2022 Sep 06

Wonderful for history buffs.

Brian O'Malley 2022 Jun 06

Very nicely kept property, lots of interesting items inside. Our docent was very knowledgeable and able to answer answer all my questions! Great experience for anyone interested in American history.

Jonathan Leo Connor 2019 Sep 14

Really interesting museum and our tour guide was excellent. It's amazing the history this house has witnessed. It's amazing how well preserved everything is, including wallpaper and carpeting from the 1800's. This is a really interesting stop if you're in Kennebunkport!

Shannon Davis 2017 Sep 17

We had a great time on our tour. Lynn was very knowledgeable and friendly! We really enjoyed our tour, and Lynn even offered some other historic facts about the town and local buildings, which was an added bonus!