Bangor is a city rich in history, mystery and powerful events. Perched on the edge of the Maine North Woods and a one-time important harbor, Bangor’s history is filled with tales of lumber barons who struck it rich from her natural resources as well as shipping magnates and manufacturing pioneers. The Best of Bangor tells the stories of our first settlers, the greatest disaster in U.S. Naval History (until Pearl Harbor), the British Occupation during the War of 1812, the Great Fire of 1911 and so much more.

This tour meets at the Bangor Historical Society/Thomas A. Hill House, 159 Union Street, Bangor.

Tickets are $12 per person.

This tour meets at the Superintendent’s House at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 1048 State Street, Bangor.

In case of inclement weather, tours will be cancelled if chance of thunderstorms, but not if just rain in the forecast.

Tickets must be purchased ahead of time.

Tickets may be purchased for a 6PM tour until Noon on the day of the tour.  Tickets may be purchased for a 10am tour until 6pm the previous evening.

To purchase tickets or for more information please e-mail curator@bangorhistoricalsociety.org

Our tours are capped at 25 guests.