Last updated: 5/2/2018
Ellsworth, Maine
Street Address
19 Black House DriveEllsworth, ME 04605
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1478Ellsworth, ME 04605
phone: 207-667-8671
e-mail: info@woodlawnmuseum.org
web: woodlawnmuseum.com

Hours

Regular Season - May and October
Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday
1 PM - 4 PM
June-Sept.
Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
1 PM - 4 PM
*Closed July 4th, Independence Day
Holiday Season - Christmas at Woodlawn
December 1 - 23
Daily
10 AM - 4 PM

Admissions

Admission: Adults $5, Children $1

Adults: $10
Children: $3

Staff

Joshua Campbell Torrance
phone: 207-667-8671
Anne Russenberger Keefe
phone: 207-667-8671
Phyllis Young
phone: 207-667-8671
Joanna Weaver
phone: 207-667-8671
Description

Woodlawn is a 180-acre historic estate located a quarter mile from downtown Ellsworth, Maine. Once home to three generations of the Black family, it is now treasured for the Black House, its historic house museum, community and formal gardens, and its public park with walking trails. Visitors can explore a superb historic house, stroll through beautiful gardens, play croquet, hike on pristine trails, and much more.

The main house is open for tours May 1 - October 31 and December 1-23. The public park is open year round, sunrise to sunset.

Mission

Under the governance of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations, Woodlawn offers the people of Hancock County and beyond opportunities for recreation and education on a preserved historic estate, and provides connections to the region's cultural heritage through programs that arouse curiosity and entertain.

History

The Black House at Woodlawn was built between 1824 and 1827 by John and Mary Black. Their grandson, George Nixon Black, Jr. gave the estate to the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations upon his death in 1928 to be kept always for public use and the house as a museum honoring his family.

Educational Programs

The Woodlawn School Program- programs for area student offered free of charge.

Teachers Institute offered every two years.

Lecture series

Facilities

Historic House Museum

Sleigh Barn - rental/meeting space

Governance

Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations

Publications
Monthly online newsletter - on website
Annual report - on website
Services
Museum Tours

Public park open year round free of charge, dawn to dusk, dogs welcome on leash

Ellsworth Antiques Show at Woodlawn in August

Community and school programs

Special Event Rental
Group Tours
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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