I took advantage of an opportunity offered by the William Haskell House and the Gloucester 400 to participate in a guided tour of the historic William Haskell House on Lincoln Street in Gloucester last Sunday. It was VERY interesting. It was a lovely spring-like day and our guide Vijay took 5 of us who had signed up previously on a 1 hour tour of the house and grounds. He stated he was doing 6 tours that day and they were all filled up. It was a “pay what you wish” event so no money was paid until you decided what you’d like to give. It was well worth the donation and the time. If you have any interest in Gloucester history or house history, I think this is the tour you want. It’s the most complete replication of a house from 1680s you can hope to experience. The donations collected will go toward further restoration. It is advertised as a lodging and Vijay told us they are considering hosting events as well. Well worth checking out! We were transported straight back to the early days of Gloucester and it was fascinating.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Will there be more tour dates of my ancestors home ??
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I don’t know but I suspect there will be. I suggest checking their website http://www.williamhaskellhouse.com
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I understand future tours will be listed at this link for Rekindled History: https://www.rekindledhistory.com/haskellhousetours
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I so very much appreciate your thoughts on this amazing house! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. New tour dates can be found here: https://www.rekindledhistory.com/haskellhousetours.
We’re updating the main Haskell House website (it was created and run by the previous owners of the Haskell House) with the tour information so that will be up there soon too!
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Nice to hear good things about my 8th great-grandfather’s house. I wish I had known my family history when I lived in Massachusetts. My line had lived in Essex County (Salem, Gloucester, Newbury/Newburyport) until my great-grandfather moved to Maine. I grew up within 25 miles and never knew.
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My great grandfather, John Haskell was born in New Gloucester Maine and moved to Levant Maine where my grandfather Orin Haskell was born. His daughter Cecelia lived in Kennebunk Maine where my father Lewis Haskell Burr was postmaster for 40+ years. Tim Burr
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