Tate House Museum is hosting a Community Day when complimentary tours will be offered at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 noon (three tours, every hour on the hour, last one at 12 noon) followed by a special Continental flag raising at 1 pm. This flag will be flown at our Visitors Center for the season to commemorate the beginning of the American Revolution. As a colonial-era museum, Tate House traditionally flies the historical colonial flag--the British Red Ensign. This temporary change in practice is to mark and remember the historical events that occurred 250 years ago and led to the founding of our country. This Community Day will include tours of our 18 th century garden and refreshments for visitors. And, our unique Gift Shop will be open. Please join us to find out what we do!

Tate House is the only pre-Revolutionary museum in the greater Portland area and offers a unique experience of life in 18 th century Maine. At the historic home of Mary and George Tate, who was a mast agent for the Crown, docents describe how New England forests fueled colonial industry, strengthened the British Royal Navy, and sparked rebellion. We are open for guided tours through mid-October. For details, to purchase tickets, and for information about upcoming programs, visit our website at tatehouse.org.

FMI: Director Holly K. Hurd

Tate House Museum

1267 Westbrook Street

Portland, ME 04102

hkhurd@tatehouse.org