There is always more to discover.
Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead is an active research site. We continue to investigate the people, places, documents, and connections that shaped this property and the Vaughan family story—from Hallowell to Jamaica and across the Atlantic world.
Explore our current research, browse our digital collections, or delve into the history of the people connected to this place.
ONLINE EXHIBITS
A LEGACY IN CONFLICT
Online exhibit confronts legacy of slavery and colonialism connected to VWHH.
MAINE STATE SEAL
The seal designed by Benjamin Vaughan in 1820 still resonates today — but could it be more inclusive?
INTERPRETIVE GUIDES
WHAT THE WALLS DON’T SAY
A Special Exhibit Revealing Histories of Colonialism & Slavery Tied To Vaughan Homestead
THROUGH THE HEDGE
The Heritage Garden At Vaughan Homestead: Where Romanticism, Industry, and Colonial Nostalgia
RESEARCH & ARCHIVES
