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 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
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.
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
PAST PROGRAMS at the ANDREW ROBINSON HOMESTEAD
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.
