Burnham Tavern, Machias

Name: Burnham Tavern
Address: 14 Colonial Way, Machias, 04654-2005, United States

#2 among attractions in Machias

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The Burnham Tavern is a historic tavern at 14 Colonial Way in Machias, Maine, United States. Built in 1770, it is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Machias area, and is known for its locally significant role in the American Revolutionary War. The tavern is operated as the Burnham Tavern Museum by the Hannah Weston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Featuring late 18th period furnishings, the house includes artifacts from the 1775 Battle of Machias, the first naval battle of the Revolution. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. ()

Built: 1770 (254 years ago)Coordinates: 44°42'50"N, 67°27'36"W

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14 Colonial WayMachias 04654-2005 United States

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Burnham Tavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Centre Street Congregational Church, Bad Little Falls Park, Washington County Courthouse, Porter Memorial Library.

~1010 ftNE
Church
Centre Street Congregational Church, Machias
5 min walk • Centre Street Congregational Church is a historic church at 9 Center Street in Machias, Maine. Built in 1836-37, it is an important early example of Gothic Revival architecture in northern New England, apparently based on an early design by the noted Gothic architect Richard Upjohn.
~940 ftE
44°42'50"N • 67°27'23"W
Bad Little Falls Park, Machias
5 min walk • Park
~850 ftN
Greek Revival architecture
Washington County Courthouse, Machias
5 min walk • The Washington County Courthouse is located at 85 Court Street in Machias, the county seat of Washington County, Maine. Now home to the Machias District Court and other county offices, it is an 1853 Italianate brick building designed by Benjamin S.
~620 ftN
Library
Porter Memorial Library, Machias
4 min walk • Porter Memorial Library is the public library of Machias, Maine. It is located at 92 Court Street in the center Machias, in an architecturally distinguished Romanesque Revival building, whose construction was funded by native son Henry Homes Porter.
~1730 ftSE
Universities and schools
University of Maine at Machias, Machias
9 min walk • The University of Maine at Machias is a public university in Machias, Maine. It is part of the University of Maine System. The university was founded in 1909 as a normal school for educating teachers, and offers studies in recreation, English, education, social sciences, and physical sciences, including a marine biology program.

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When is Burnham Tavern open?

Burnham Tavern is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Burnham Tavern?

Nearby attractions include Porter Memorial Library, Machias (4 min walk), Washington County Courthouse, Machias (5 min walk), Bad Little Falls Park, Machias (5 min walk), Centre Street Congregational Church, Machias (5 min walk).

Burnham Tavern, Machias

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Burnham Tavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Centre Street Congregational Church, Machias

Bad Little Falls Park, Machias

Washington County Courthouse, Machias

Porter Memorial Library, Machias

University of Maine at Machias, Machias

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Burnham Tavern open?

Which popular attractions are close to Burnham Tavern?