Visit "Narramissic," the Peabody-Fitch farm, for a glimpse of New England on the eve of the Civil War. Tour the house, furnished largely with items original to the property, and visit the restored blacksmith shop. Or simply enjoy the view of the spectacular Maine & NH mountain range and explore the grounds, which are being restored to reflect a mid 19th-century Maine farm.

The house was built in a simplified version of the Georgian style in 1797 by William Peabody, son of one of Bridgton's first settlers. In the 1830s his daughter, Mary, and her husband, George Fitch, purchased the property. They added a rear ell, renovated much of the house to reflect the more fashionable Federal style, and constructed the blacksmith shop and "Temperance Barn" (raised without the traditional barrel of rum!).

Over a century later, in 1938, Mrs. Margaret M. Monroe from Providence, Rhode Island, purchased the property to use as a summer home. When she passed away in 1986, she left the farm to the Bridgton Historical Society.

The house is open for tours Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. from June 15 to Labor Day and by special appointment. The Society also holds many programs and events from large festivals to small workshops (including courses in blacksmithing) on the grounds.

For a map/satellite view of the area around Narramissic, please visit this Google Earth link.