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ANDREW ROBINSON HOMESTEAD

Andrew Robinson Homestead

Real photo postcard from early 1900s of Watts Hill

View of Homestead with lupines

Built in 1805 - remained in the Robinson family until 2003 when it was bequeathed to the St George Historical Society.  

Admission to all events is free, but donations are always welcome.  The Homestead is maintained entirely by volunteers and your donations.

View of Homestead with lupines

Real photo postcard from early 1900s of Watts Hill

View of Homestead with lupines

Although this view of lupine was destroyed by mowing several years ago, the committee is actively working to recreate this beautiful field of wild lupine.

Real photo postcard from early 1900s of Watts Hill

Real photo postcard from early 1900s of Watts Hill

Real photo postcard from early 1900s of Watts Hill

Andrew Robinson Homestead can be seen on the top of the hill on the right.

UPCOMING

Country Tea and Tours

Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11am-3pm for Country Tea and Tours at the Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road.  Tea and treats served throughout the day.  Free admission, donations appreciated. Harpist Alexander Bigney will provide live music. Homestead and Barn open for tours.  The Homestead is maintained entirely by volunteers and your donations.

THE ANDREW ROBINSON HOMESTEAD COOKBOOK

Cookbooks are $15 and available at the Historical Society Museum

at 38 Main Street, Tenants Harbor or online at our SHOP



SHOP

HOMESTEAD Events

6/21/2025

Country Tea & Tours

11am

-

3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

Event Details

6/21/2025

Country Tea & Tours

Tea and treats served throughout the day. Live music by Harpist Alexander Bigney.  Homestead and barn open for tours.  Free admission.  Dona...

Event Details

11am

-

3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

7/20/2025

Building Stone Walls

11am

-

3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

Event Details

7/20/2025

Building Stone Walls

Local resident Kevin Curtin will be present throughout the day to discuss the history of stone walls, explain the process of site preparatio...

Event Details

11am

-

3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

8/17/2025

Quilting

11am

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3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

Event Details

8/17/2025

Quilting

Enjoy many local quilters, working, sharing and selling their wares.  Learn the different styles of quilting and observe demonstrations by e...

Event Details

11am

-

3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

9/13/2025

Arts in the Barn (2nd Annual)

11am

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3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

Event Details

9/13/2025

Arts in the Barn (2nd Annual)

The Andrew Robinson Homestead will be one of the favorite stops on the St George Art Tour. Local artists will present their masterpieces to ...

Event Details

11am

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3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

10/12/2025

Everything Apples (3rd Annual)

11am

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3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

Event Details

10/12/2025

Everything Apples (3rd Annual)

Please bring your own apples to this event to try making cider. The apple presses will be running. Taste all the different ciders produced. ...

Event Details

11am

-

3pm

Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road, St George

PAST PROGRAMS at the ANDREW ROBINSON HOMESTEAD

Fiber to Fabric

  May 25, 2025, 11am to 3pm.

On-going demonstrations will include traditional rug hooking with Gaby Wicklow; Contemporary weaving with Bobbie Tilkens-Fisher; Hand spinning with Penelope Olson; Patchwork quilting, fiber collage and needle felting with Jan Kelsey; Dyeing wool with plant materials with Jude Hsiang; Knitting with Loreen Meyer

Activities will include A Make-it, Take-it craft table suitable for all ages and a fiber themed artifact scavenger hunt.

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SEA CAPTAIN HISTORY AT 

THE ANDREW ROBINSON HOMESTEAD 

Sunday, July 16th 10am – 2pm


The upcoming Open House at the historic Andrew Robinson Homestead at 945 River Road in St. George will highlight the seafaring lives of the three captains who resided at the Homestead. 

Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane, of Castlebay, will be on site 11am to 1pm singing sea shanties while you learn about what life was like on the high seas in the 1800’s. 

The Homestead and barn will be open for touring as well. 

Entrance is free but donations are appreciated. 




  

Captain Sylvanus Robinson, who went to sea at age 11, as a cook.  

Three generations of Robinsons were sea captains.

mission statement

 

 

Purposes (including, but not limited to)

  • Preserve and promote the history of the Robinson family in St George
  • Preserve and promote the history of farming in St George
  • Preserve and promote the architectural significance of the house and barn
  • Preserve and promote the connection of the property with the Fort and State Park
  • Serve as a meeting place for events to celebrate and promote the property
  • Hold open houses and regular events to promote the purposes of the property

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