General Knox Mansion Museum - Montpelier was once believed to be the most elegant home in New England. Owned and occupied by General Henry Knox, the first Secretary of War, under President George Washington. The mansion is now a museum, open to the public. www.generalknoxmuseum.org
Maine Watercraft Museum - Thomaston. Honors the rich tradition of wooden boat building. Over 130 antique small watercraft on display. www.midcoast.com/~oldboats
