Historic New England's Sarah Orne Jewett House

Historic New England's Sarah Orne Jewett House Sarah Orne Jewett House is open for the season with guided tours available Thursday through Sunday, from June to October. Tours on the hour.

Visit HistoricNewEngland.org for more information. Writer Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was born in her grandparents' eighteenth-century house, where she lived with her family until 1854, when a Greek Revival House was built next door. As Sarah gained attention as an author, she and her family continued to live in the two Portland Street homes in the center of South Berwick. Jewett and her older s

ister Mary inherited their grandparents' house in 1887. Decorating the house for their own use, the sisters expressed both a pride in their family's past and their own independent, sophisticated tastes. The result is an eclectic blend of eighteenth-century architecture, antiques, and old wallpapers with furnishings showing the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement. Jewett drew on the house for inspiration for her novel Deephaven and often wrote at the desk in the upper hall overlooking the active town center. We are open for tours:
Friday – Sunday, June 1 – October 15
1st & 3rd Saturdays, November-May
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Last tour leaves at at 4:00 p.m.

Our Pride Garden Party is tomorrow! Tickets are going fast, so be sure to reserve your spot today! https://hne.info/Prid...
06/11/2026

Our Pride Garden Party is tomorrow! Tickets are going fast, so be sure to reserve your spot today! https://hne.info/PrideGarden2026

Thank you to our sponsors: Coffee By Design, The Fabulous Find, Mark Lawerence Law Firm, Kennebunk Savings, Liars Bench Beer Company, and Bangor Savings Bank. We appreciate your support!

South Berwick celebrates Pride Month! Join us for an enchanted evening of cocktails and light fare in the gardens and on the grounds of Sarah Orne Jewett House. Meet iconic Maine author and LGBTQ+ icon Sarah Orne Jewett; her partner, Annie Fields; and a few members of their inner circle. Enjoy lawn....

Looking for a joyful way to celebrate Pride Month? Join us for the Pride Garden Party at the Sarah Orne Jewett House on ...
06/07/2026

Looking for a joyful way to celebrate Pride Month? Join us for the Pride Garden Party at the Sarah Orne Jewett House on Friday, June 12, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.!

This enchanting evening will feature live music, signature cocktails, delicious light fare, poetry performances, lawn games, and a tour of the historic home Sarah Orne Jewett cherished so much. Gather with friends, celebrate community, and enjoy an evening inspired by the life and legacy of Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Fields.

We can't wait to celebrate with you among the flowers, stories, and poetry of the season.

Thank you to our sponsors Coffee By Design, The Fabulous Find, Mark Lawerence Law Firm, Kennebunk Savings, Liars Bench Beer Company, and Bangor Savings Bank for your support!

The countdown is on—just one week until our annual Pride Garden Party!Celebrate Pride in the gardens of the Sarah Orne J...
06/05/2026

The countdown is on—just one week until our annual Pride Garden Party!

Celebrate Pride in the gardens of the Sarah Orne Jewett House with an afternoon of delicious treats, community, and stories inspired by the lives and legacy of Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Fields.

Tickets are going fast, so be sure to reserve your spot today! → https://hne.info/PrideGarden2026

Thank you to our sponsors: Coffee By Design, The Fabulous Find, Mark Lawerence Law Firm, Kennebunk Savings, Liars Bench Beer Company, and Bangor Savings Bank. We appreciate your support!

Our doors are Open! Visit us tomorrow for our Open House and free tours from 11-4 🚪
06/05/2026

Our doors are Open! Visit us tomorrow for our Open House and free tours from 11-4 🚪

We open our doors for the 2026 season next week! We're kicking it off with our open house and offering free tours on 6/6...
05/29/2026

We open our doors for the 2026 season next week! We're kicking it off with our open house and offering free tours on 6/6. Can't wait to see you there🚪

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, our historic sites across the region are open and FREE to the public. Join us for a fun day of fantastic storytelling! Love architecture, history, fantastic stories, great landscapes, fine art, folk art, or interior design? Then join Historic New England on June 6, 2026, f...

Meet Alyssa Sweet, the Site Manager helping bring the stories of Sarah Orne Jewett House to life.As part of Historic New...
05/19/2026

Meet Alyssa Sweet, the Site Manager helping bring the stories of Sarah Orne Jewett House to life.

As part of Historic New England’s Meet Your Site Managers series, Alyssa shares a look at what’s ahead this season—including collaborative programs, live music, and new tours tied to the Road to Revolution. We hope to see you during Open House on June 6!

As we prepare to welcome visitors to for the open season, we invite you to get to know the people who make our tours and events so special.

Join us tomorrow from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for the opening of our new exhibition, 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘴: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘪𝘮...
05/06/2026

Join us tomorrow from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for the opening of our new exhibition, 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘴: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. This exhibition pairs Sarah Orne Jewett’s classic children’s stories with original illustrations by University of New Hampshire art students. We can’t wait to share it with you!

01/27/2026

We're canceling out journaling program for tomorrow. Thank you everyone who showed interest!

11/20/2025
09/23/2025

In Maine, an exhibition at Sarah Orne Jewett House draws inspiration from a new installation at nearby Hamilton House.

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