Virtual Program - A Virtual Tour of Sayward-Wheeler House
Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.
On land once home to the Wabanaki people, Sayward-Wheeler House was owned by one family through direct lineage from 1719 to 1977. This tour tells the stories of enslaved household members Prince and Cato, who sought their freedom, while the wealthy and esteemed property owner, Jonathan Sayward, found himself at the center of turmoil during the American Revolution. The house changed little in the nineteenth century, due to the declining wealth of Sayward’s descendants and in deference to the family’s patriarch. In the twentieth century, descendant Elizabeth Wheeler purchased the property as a vacation retreat and to preserve her ancestral home. Today, the parlor still contains furniture and portraits that were there on the eve of the Revolution. It is believed to be one of the best-preserved colonial interiors in the nation.
Join Southern Maine Site Manager, Alyssa Sweet, for this fascinating look at the Sayward-Wheeler House.
Members Free; Nonmembers $5. Log in or Join now to access member pricing.
Advance tickets required.
Please call 617-994-6678 for more information.
The link for the webinar will be included in the order confirmation for this program.
We're sorry, this item is no longer available for purchase online. Please contact us for more information.
