Event

Missing Mansion: Exploring the Ruins of George Dorr's Summer Cottage

Acadia National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 44.373786, -68.197549


Compass Harbor Trailhead Parking at Oldfarm

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Monday

Dates:

July 14, 2025 to September 29, 2025

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Talk
Walk

1.5 hours


Description

Join a ranger on an easy walk through the woods to see the ruins of the Oldfarm mansion and learn about George Dorr, the father of Acadia, and the creation of Acadia National Park.

Need to Know:

The parking lot for Compass Harbor Trailhead is very small, and there are no other nearby free parking accommodations. Please arrive to the program at least 15-minutes early to ensure your spot. Alternatively, paid parking is available in Bar Harbor, an easy 1-mile walk from the Compass Harbor Trailhead. If parking is full, the program is full. Consider taking the Island Explorer bus to this program (ask the driver to drop you off at Compass Harbor).

 

Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-8832 or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Reservation or Registration: No