Frances Perkins National Monument • Maine

A two-story red brick home stands just beyond a row of green ferns.

A moss-lined trail continues ahead through tall green pine trees.

A sandy brown driveway curves through green grass towards the two story-red brick homestead and grey

The sun shines upon wooden wagon wheels and other antique farm implements lining the rustic hewn wal

Two white sofa chairs stand in front of two windows in a room with red walls and a portait of Perkin

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standards, Social Security, and shorter workweeks. Her impressive career and accomplishments, including as Secretary of Labor, opened the door for other women to hold high government positions.

A profile view of the Frances Perkins Homestead
DOI Photo

On the Homestead Trail
NPS Photo

Approach to the Frances Perkins Homestead
NPS Photo/Kari Herer

Inside the Homestead Barn
NPS Photo

Inside the Perkins Homestead
NPS Photo/Kari Herer

Frances Perkins sitting at a desk, holding a pen and looking down at an open notebook.

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A gravel roadway bends towards the red brick and grey clapboard house.

Learn more about Frances Perkins and her life at the Homestead.

Two white chairs centered between two windows in a red room with full bookshelves.

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Last updated: December 16, 2024

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478 River Road
Newcastle, ME 04553

Phone:

207-385-6393

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