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.
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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.
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.
A profile view of the Frances Perkins Homestead
A two-story red brick home stands just beyond a row of green ferns.
A profile view of the Frances Perkins Homestead
On the Homestead Trail
A moss-lined trail continues ahead through tall green pine trees.
On the Homestead Trail
Approach to the Frances Perkins Homestead
A sandy brown driveway curves through green grass towards the two story-red brick homestead and grey
Approach to the Frances Perkins Homestead
Inside the Homestead Barn
The sun shines upon wooden wagon wheels and other antique farm implements lining the rustic hewn wal
Inside the Homestead Barn
Inside the Perkins Homestead
Two white sofa chairs stand in front of two windows in a room with red walls and a portait of Perkin
Inside the Perkins Homestead
