Historic Landmarks and the Arts

Discover the history of Scarborough through its artists and landmarks that have continued to shape the area for over 365 years.

Revel in the works of Winslow Homer's paintings, made from his studio on Prouts Neck.  His home and studio, from 1883 to his death in 1910, saw him create some of the finest American art that is known worldwide. His 1894 painting "Weatherbeaten" depicts a coastal scene which can be experienced at the Cliff Walk on Prouts Neck. An historic Inn, also on Prouts Neck, The Black Point Inn existed during the time of Winslow Homer.

The Scarborough Historical Society has an extensive collection of paintings by Roger Deering done during the 1920's. Deering, a local artist, created depictions of the Sagamore natives of Owascoag (native name for Scarborough) circa 1651.

The oldest landmark in Scarborough is the Hunnewell House. Built in 1684 by Richard Hunnewell. He and a group of other men were herding their animals on October 6, 1703, when ambushed by native Indians, near Massacre Pond.

The Dunstan area of Scarborough hosts the town's Civil War Monument, one of 148 located in Maine, dedicated June 21, 1913. It is believed that 161 civil war soldiers were from Scarborough.

Photo courtesy of Maine Day Trip