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Frances Perkins National Monument

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About Frances Perkins

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.

From the National Park Service.

State
Maine
Designation
National Monument
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Frances Perkins.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

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The historic buildings of the homestead are currently closed until summer of 2025, including the Perkins’ family ancestral home known as the “Brick House”. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset daily year-round.

Weather and when to go

Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Snow or rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 100 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared to bring plenty of water - heat exhaustion is a common complaint among park visitors who are unprepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Fall foliage is at its peak around late September. Winter: Temperatures range from -30 F to -10 F. Be prepared with cold weather gear.

Getting there

The park is only accessible by car. If using a GPS device for directions, use the park’s physical address: 478 River Road; Newcastle, Maine, 04553. From US Route 1 traveling either direction, exit onto the Snead Spur in Newcastle; turn right onto River Road and follow for about 1.5 miles. The park is on the left before the intersection of Castlewood Road.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
478 River Road, Newcastle, ME 04553
Official site
nps.gov/frpe

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Frances Perkins

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Things to do in Frances Perkins

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Walk the Trails

    Front-Country Hiking · about 2 hours

    Walk the same trails that Frances Perkins did for a respite and inspiration throughout her extraordinary life and career.

What to pack for Frances Perkins

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