The Castine Historical Society is pleased to host the 2026 House & Garden Tour on Friday, July 24, 2026. The Tour features beautiful homes and gracious gardens in the scenic village of Castine.

With history dating back to the 1600’s, Castine has been home to many: Native Americans, French, Dutch, English and Colonial Americans. Castine is named after Baron Jean Vincent de Saint Castin, a French nobleman and officer. Its strategic peninsula location at the mouth of the Penobscot River made it highly desirable. The town once served as the seat of Hancock County, a merchant port for coast trading, and a center for shipbuilding.

With growth and prosperity during the 19th century, grand Federal Georgian, Greek Revival and Victorian style homes were built. These stately homes along with charming summer cottages still grace the shade elm-lined streets.

Castine was rated #1 Best Small Town in the Northeast by USA Today and received recognition as one of the Best Historic Towns and one of the Best Coastal Towns in the US. Castine ranked as Best Small Town in Northeast through USA Today Top 10. We hope you will join us!

The Tour is from 10am – 4pm and will take place rain or shine.

To purchase your tickets, please use this link or contact us at info@castinehistoricalsociety.org or by calling (207) 326-4118