Burnham Tavern Summer 2026

🇺🇸 Burnham Tavern Museum

Summer 2026 Tour Schedule

Discover Where Maine's Revolutionary Story Began!

Built in 1770, the historic Burnham Tavern Museum is one of Maine's oldest public buildings and a treasured landmark of the American Revolution. Visit the site where members of the Machias Committee of Safety met to plan the events that led to the capture of the British schooner Margaretta in 1775.

📅 Summer Tour Hours

July 7 – August 28, 2026

Or By Appointment

Monday – Friday
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Guided tours are available throughout the day.

Experience History Up Close

✅ Revolutionary War history
✅ Original 18th-century architecture
✅ Period furnishings and artifacts
✅ Stories of the Battle of Machias
✅ Family-friendly guided tours

Suggested Donations

Adults: $5.00
School-Age Children: $2.00

Your support helps preserve this important piece of Maine and American history for future generations.

📍 Burnham Tavern Museum

14 Burnham Tavern Lane
Machias, Maine 04654

📞 For Information or to Schedule an Appointment

Burnham Tavern Museum
207-255-6390
207-263-3716

Step Inside History!

Whether you're a lifelong history enthusiast, a visitor to Downeast Maine, or simply looking for a unique summer experience, Burnham Tavern offers a fascinating glimpse into colonial life and the beginnings of the American Revolution in Maine.

Visit This Summer and Explore the Tavern Where History Was Made!

Presented by the Hannah Weston Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), proud stewards of the Burnham Tavern Museum.