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Frances Perkins National Monument ME

Lat, Long: 44.0052, -69.5568

Designation: National Monument

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.

Weather:

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.

Directions:

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.

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Address/Contact:

478 River Road

Newcastle, US, 04553

Phone: 207-385-6393

Email: FRPE_superintendent@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A two-story red brick home stands just beyond a row of green ferns.A moss-lined trail continues ahead through tall green pine trees.A sandy brown driveway curves through green grass towards the two story-red brick homestead and greyThe sun shines upon wooden wagon wheels and other antique farm implements lining the rustic hewn walTwo white sofa chairs stand in front of two windows in a room with red walls and a portait of Perkin