Jonathan Fisher House

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.

04/25/2026

Step into the past at the Jonathan Fisher House this October and experience a beloved seasonal tradition: cider pressing.

Every October we invite our community to join us on the historic grounds as we bring history to life with demonstrations of traditional apple pressing. It’s a chance to see one another after a successful season, and be together to create something simple and essential—fresh cider— all while enjoying the crisp air and community spirit of the season.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, this is a welcoming way to connect with the story of the Fisher House and the rhythms of rural life that shaped it!

Date & time to be announced soon!

04/21/2026

Our April online newsletter is out now. Biggest headline? A $247,000 grant to fund the first of several phases of critical restoration work.

You can learn more (& subscribe) here:

https://mailchi.mp/6d599ee9fe2e/march-news-from-the-fisher-house-44716406

Also at the link in bio. 🔗

04/19/2026

Roughly five years ago, the crew from Preservation Timber Framing () of South Berwick visited the Fisher House as part of a larger structural assessment. They gently pried open walls, floors and ceilings, to record the extent of damage from water intrusion and time. Their findings, which were dramatic, have been invaluable as the Board of Directors of the Jonathan Fisher House prepare necessary work and ensure this unique community resource remains a cultural anchor in our community. Oh and, we open July 8th. See you then 😉.