Good to know
- Tickets
- Free. There is no entrance fee; check nps.gov before you go for 2026 hours.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour for the barn exhibit and the homestead trail.
- Best time
- Summer to early fall, when the barn and welcome area have staffed hours. The grounds and trails are open in daylight year-round.
- Getting there
- The homestead is on River Road in Newcastle, next to Damariscotta. Portland International Jetport is about 1 hour away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Frances Perkins National Monument questions
Can you go inside the Frances Perkins house?
Not yet. The brick house is being renovated, but the barn has exhibits and the grounds are open.
When is the Frances Perkins National Monument open?
The grounds and trails are open in daylight all year. Staffed hours run seasonally, roughly mid-June to mid-October, so check nps.gov before you go.
Why is Frances Perkins important?
She was the first woman in a U.S. cabinet and the main force behind the New Deal's labor laws, including Social Security.
