Welcome to the Tate House Museum
Tate House was built in 1755 for Captain George Tate (1700-1794) and his family, which had recently arrived in the Colonies from Britain.
Tate served as the Senior Mast Agent for the British Royal Navy, overseeing the cutting and shipping of white pines from Maine to England. This position assured Tate's success and his status in the community is reflected by the style of architecture he selected for his home.
With its clapboards still unpainted, Tate House is one of two residences in Maine with an unusual indented gambrel roof. As the only pre-Revolutionary home in Greater Portland that is open to the public, the impressive period furnishings, beautiful grounds and herb gardens, and unique architecture of Tate House offer an insightful glimpse at the 18th century and life in Colonial Maine.
News and Updates 
2012 Announcements
- May 19th Herb and Plant Sale at THM. Click here to learn about our annual herb and plant sale! (A new aspect to the sale this year, the garden crew has divided many of the heirloom plants from the THM Historical Garden. The extras are already potted-up and will be available at the sale. So if you always wanted a little piece from THM or are looking for a really unusual gift, here’s your chance!)
- Opening Date! The Museum will open for the season on June 2nd. We will be open Wednesday thru Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM and on Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM. Tours start on the hour with the last tour starting at 3 PM.
- On June 12th we will have our Ramble to Dresden and Alna, Maine. Click here to find out more information about this fun and informative day trip!
Read all about our tours HERE!
Mast Wheels Preservation Project Continues
Replica mast wheels receive a coat of paint in preparation for display. Eventually the wheels will be displayed on the museum grounds. They are 12 feet in diameter and weigh over 1000 pounds! See stories from local papers here.
Bill Green's Maine featured the Tate House and its gardens.
Read about our Annual May Herb Sale, Opening Day, Spring Ramble, Fall Symposium, Fall Ramble and Stroudwater Cemetery Tours.