House Tours at White Columns

The Historic White Columns:

Built in 1853, White Columns is one of the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s premier properties. Owned and loved by the same family for 130 years, the Victorian-era home has retained its old-world charm and still contains the home’s original furnishings. Step back in time by taking a guided tour. Docents will lead you through seven rooms of the stately home and share stories about three generations of the Perkins-Nott family that lived, loved and lost in this magnificent Greek revival mansion. The tour includes history of Kennebunkport, its shipbuilding and maritime traditions, and the intriguing story of the family that inhabited the home.

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  • House Tours from 1pm-3pm

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Step back in time by taking a guided tour. Built in 1853, White Columns is the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s premier property. Owned and loved by the same family for 130 years, the Victorian-era home has retained its old-world charm and still contains the home’s original furnishings. Docents will lead you through seven rooms of the stately home and share stories about three generations of the Perkins-Nott family that lived, loved and lost in this magnificent Greek revival mansion. The tour includes history of Kennebunkport, its shipbuilding and maritime traditions, and the intriguing story of the family that inhabited the home.

  • The house tour lasts from 30 to 40 minutes and includes all rooms on the first and second floors.

White Columns is located at 8 Maine Street in Kennebunkport. 

Parking:

No onsite parking is available. 

  • Free parking located at 30 North Street in Kennebunkport. This lot is a 1/4 of a mile from White Columns, located next to the Kennebunkport Fire Station.
  • Dock Square Parking Lot located at 17 Dock Square in Kennebunkport.

2025 Prelude:

Our weekly hours may vary based on volunteer availability. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to check back each week for our updated schedule.

Admission Rates:

Purchase your tour ticket online and redeem it at White Columns during any of our Prelude operating hours. Tours are available on the hour, and your ticket can be used at any time, with no need to reserve a specific date. Please note, each tour is limited to 20-25 participants, and availability is first-come, first-served. To ensure your spot, we recommend arriving 15-20 minutes before your preferred tour time. Simply print your ticket and bring it with you when you visit! Tickets will also be available in the gift shop based on availability. THESE ADVANCED TICKETS CANNOT BE USED FOR CANDLELIGHT TOURS- ONLY DAYTIME TOURS. 

Tickets may be purchased in the White Columns Gift Shop, no advanced purchase is necessary. Tickets for house tours include admission into the George H.W. Bush Gallery. 

  • Adult: $22
  • Students: $17
  • Veterans: $17
  • Children (Under 6): Free

  • Kennebunkport Historical Society members enjoy unlimited free admission to White Columns, which includes access to house tours, walking tours, and the George H.W. Bush gallery. Friends and family of Kennebunkport Historical Society members receive a reduced admission rate of $10. You can apply the full price of your admission ticket towards a Kennebunkport Historical Society membership. Join today by clicking HERE. 

Handicap Accessibility:

White Columns is an historic mansion built in 1853 and is not handicapped accessible. 

Restrooms:

White Columns has one public bathroom located in the gift shop.