Public access to the historic trails within Vaughan Woods nature preserve is made possible by the stewardship efforts of community volunteers, local students, Scout groups,
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School visits, interpretive walks, lectures, and workshops occur throughout the year in the Vaughan Woods and at the Homestead.
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Annual community events like the Spring Maypole Dance, Fall Harvest Celebration, Winter Sledding Contest and Summer Old Hallowell Day Festivities welcome the public to become
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This historic property, settled in 1794 in Hallowell, Maine, was home to seven generations of Vaughans. Today, in partnership with our community, we strive to
Read MoreHistoric stone bridges, scenic waterfalls, a towering forest and a wild meadow not only earned Vaughan Woods its local nickname “Hobitland,” but also make it
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Through workshops and exhibits the Homestead’s arts programs honor the Vaughan’s centuries-long dedication to nature appreciation and the arts.
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