Tour the homestead, carriage house, barn, family cemetery, and trails through the woods of Rev. Moses Sweat, the first Congregational minister in Sanford, Maine. The home has been restored and furnished with a mix of authentic pieces and period correct replicas. Three fireplaces, 32 foot ceiling beams, original woodwork paint colors, and room layout of keeping room, back kitchen, birthing room and parlor. Barn is original timber framing and unusual reverse board and batten sides. Two working spinning wheels and a barn loom will be demonstrated. Reverend Sweat was a very interesting man who was granted a Masters Degree from Harvard University. Situated on 100 acres, the size of the plot required under Massachusetts law that was given to an orthodox, i.e. “Congregational ” minister. Walk the approximately two miles of trails on the property if you are interested.
Accessibility:
The house and barn are handicapped accessible. The dirt road out to the cemetery is not terribly rough. The trails are moderate. Some visitors have walked portions of them with a walker, but a wheel chair would not work.
Starting Location:
There is a large sign at the end of the driveway – “Sweat-Morin Homestead” Come up the driveway and park behind the house and barn.
Ending Location:
Door yard of the homestead. Same as starting place.
Sanford, Maine 04073
10:30 AM
Organization: President, Sweat-Morin Homestead Board of Directors
