Thursday, July 11

It’s Historic New England’s annual fundraiser for Wiscasset’s own Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset, 5-7:30 p.m. with a spectacular view of the Sheepscot River. Delicious Maine hors d'oeuvres from Back River Bistro! Help preserve this unique historical treasure - Tickets are $50 per person and must be pre-purchased at https://my.historicnewengland.org/20286/cocktails or by calling 207-882-7169. The evening includes an after-hours look inside one of Maine’s most fascinating historic houses. Castle Tucker, built in 1807, was the dream home of Judge Silas Lee and his wife Tempe in their unusual new mansion. Hear the stories of this talented family revealed in the collection of personal letters saved by their granddaughter.  Historic New England is very grateful for the support of 2024 Supporting Sponsors Dead River Company and Knickerbocker Group; and Event Sponsors First National Bank, Sherri Dunbar Tim Dunham Realty, Big Barn Coffee, the Wiscasset Creative Alliance, and Davison Construction, Inc.