Jonathan Fisher House

06/16/2026

The Jonathan Fisher House opens for the season on July 8, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors back.

More than a historic house museum, the Fisher House is a place where Blue Hill’s stories are preserved, shared, and celebrated. It connects us to the people, ideas, and traditions that helped shape our community, while creating opportunities for neighbors and visitors alike to learn, gather, and explore.

Step inside one of Maine’s most remarkable historic homes, discover the life and work of Jonathan Fisher, and experience the history that continues to inspire our community today.

We’ll be open through mid-October, with exhibits, special events, family-friendly programs, and opportunities for all ages to engage with local history.

To learn more about upcoming events, kid-friendly activities, and seasonal programs, visit the Events page on our website or check our events section on Facebook. We hope you’ll join us this season, all are welcome!

06/12/2026

The wait is almost over—the Jonathan Fisher House opens for the 2026 season on Wednesday, July 8!

From original artwork and handwritten journals to the stories of the people who built and shaped Blue Hill, there is always something new to discover at the Jonathan Fisher House. Whether you’ve visited many times before or have never stepped through the front door, we invite you to come explore this remarkable piece of our community’s history.

Our volunteer guides are looking forward to welcoming visitors and sharing the people, places, and stories that continue to make the Jonathan Fisher House a meaningful part of Blue Hill today.

Open Wednesday–Saturday
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, or bring your curiosity—we hope to see you this season.

06/06/2026

The Jonathan Fisher House opens July 8th with tours of the historic parsonage! Wed-Sat, 12pm-4pm!

Join us, and learn about one of New England’s most unique villagers!

05/25/2026

Ongoing preservation and research allow us to better understand and exhibit Jonathan Fisher’s life, but this work wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our supporters. Your contributions make it possible to care for the collection, uncover new insights, and keep Fisher’s legacy alive for generations to come.

05/19/2026

We are so honored to an announce a $10,000 grant we received from the & .

This grant will go directly toward material preservation efforts, and is an excellent addition to the $247K grant we received from HBCG earlier this year.

Thank you for making this possible.

05/15/2026

We’ll be open July - October, offering tours of Jonathan Fisher’s Parsonage, built in 1814 by Blue Hill’s first congregational minister!

Have any questions? Want to plan a group tour? Special focus on architecture, wood working, archives? Get in touch! Reach out here or through the link in bio!🔗

05/10/2026

The Jonathan Fisher House opens July 8th this year. Come celebrate unique craft, rare material culture, and experience New England’s rich history, all summer long!

Interested in becoming a volunteer tour guide or other volunteer opportunities? Learn more at the link in bio. 🔗

Until then, see you soon!

05/05/2026

Did you know?

In 2023, the Jonathan Fisher House was named one of Maine’s Most Endangered Historic Places by .

This recognition is a powerful reminder of just how important it is to protect this historic site—not just as a building, but as a valuable educational resource for our community.

Since 1996, Maine Preservation has highlighted endangered places across the state to help amplify local efforts and spark meaningful preservation action. We’re honored to be included among those recognized as historically and culturally significant.

You can learn more about our listing—and other at-risk sites—through the link in our bio or below.

https://www.mainepreservation.org/most-endangered
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04/29/2026

The Fisher House orchard isn’t just another restoration success. It’s alive with history.

Rebuilt over the past 10 to 20 years by dedicated volunteers, the orchard still holds one of Jonathan Fisher’s original pear trees, a rare, living link to the past. What makes this orchard stand out is both its age, and its incredible documentation. We know how it was built, when, and where. Now, that history is preserved and shared right here on the property.

Like early pioneers, Fisher planted from seed, then carefully top-grafted valuable varieties onto young trees. That process is still visible today in this 200+ year-old pear tree, recently DNA-tested to uncover its exact variety.

Want to know what we found? Join us for orchard tours this summer and see history still growing!

04/29/2026

The Fisher House is hiring, and it’s a great time to get involved!

The Jonathan Fisher House in Blue Hill, Maine is looking for a Contract Campaign Assistant to support our work in development, events, and fundraising. As a Campaign Assistant, you’ll play a real role in helping keep a historic Maine landmark active and thriving.

What to know:
• ~12 hours/week, flexible schedule
• $25/hour
• June 2026 through October 2027
• Hybrid, with some on-site work in Blue Hill

If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and excited about meaningful, data-driven work, we want to hear from you.

Think you’re a good fit? Send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to [email protected]

Help us carry the Fisher House forward for the next generation.

Learn more here:

The Fisher House is primarily a volunteer-driven organization. We always welcome new volunteers to contact us at [email protected] or (207) 374-2459. Any available paid employment opportunities will be listed below.