Frances Perkins National Monument
Maine
Tonight
🌗 46% moon
5.7 h fully dark
Entrance
Free entry
For Current Visitor Information
For the most up to date information on Frances Perkins National Monument, please visit the website for the Frances Perkins Center at francesperkinscenter.org.
Official NPS alert →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.
No entrance fee.
Hours & seasons
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.
Hours are reported by the park — verify before you go.
📞 207-385-6393
✉ FRPE_superintendent@nps.govConditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 70°F
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