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The Reverend Moses Sweat Homestead and Virginia H. Morin Preserve
The Reverend Moses Sweat Homestead and Virginia H. Morin Preserve
Virginia Hurd Morin, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 99, left a significant bequest to the Mousam Way Land Trust which included the Reverend Moses Sweat’s 1786 home and barn on lower School Street in Sanford, Maine.
In cooperation with the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society, a restoration plan was developed and the painstaking process of repairing and restoring the house, barn and five acres of the surrounding homestead began in 2023. The project's mission is to create a living history museum open to the public where visitors can see what life was like in rural Maine during the late 18th century — the time of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
The Virginia Hurd Morin Preserve is 95 acres of undisturbed woodland that is held and managed by the Mousam Way Land Trust. A loop trail will be built for visitors to enjoy the property which reaches from the Mousam River (west) over to Cane Brook (east). The trailhead is located on the north end of the property.
Public Tour Hours
Public Tour Hours
The Sweat-Morin Homestead is now open to the public every Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for tours of the historic house, barn, and property. Please visit us at 374 School Street in Sanford, Maine! Email us for more information.
Restoration Project Presentation
Restoration Project Presentation
Thank you to everyone who attended the recent grand opening of the historic Sweat-Morin Homestead. What an incredible turnout, as we welcomed over 200 guests!
By popular request, below is a video of the restoration project presentation shown during the opening event — featuring "before, during, and after" photos and insights behind the restoration project.
Friends of the Homestead
Friends of the Homestead
Although much of the restoration of the 1786 home of Reverend Moses Sweat has been completed, we hope to begin restoring the second floor this summer and make as much progress as our funds allow. If you would like to help us totally finish this project and support our continued efforts preserving the homestead, please consider making a donation and becoming a Friend of the Homestead.
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