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Tate House Museum

Tate House, a sophisticated Georgian home overlooking the Stroudwater and Fore Rivers, was built in 1755 for Senior Mast Agent George Tate Tate House Museum is the only colonial house open to the public in the greater Portland area and the only one in New England to interpret the essential colonial mast trade economy with the British Royal Navy.
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Visit the historic home of Maines last Mast Agent and learn how New England forests fueled colonial industry strengthened the British Royal Navy and sparked rebellion. Discover Tate House Museum Tour the House Captain Tate arrived from London around 1751 with his wife Mary and their four sons. As Senior Mast Agent for the British Royal Navy Tate supported efforts to ensure Englands supremacy on the seas. Enjoy a house tour or a specialized excursion and learn about the mast trade Captain Tates responsibilities and the familys way of life in 18th century Maine.

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