Every dollar you give will be doubled!

Preserve a Landmark. Protect a Legacy.

The Chamberlain/Whitney House has stood at the heart of Ellsworth Falls since the early 1800s. Built for Judge John Chamberlain and Mary Hopkins (daughter of early settler James Hopkins), this Adams Federal-style home has served as a residence, tourist inn, dental practice, and now the headquarters of the Ellsworth Historical Society.

It has always been a place for community gatherings. In the 1930s, travelers stopped here as the passenger train rolled through Ellsworth Falls. In the 1950s, Dr. Richard Whitney welcomed dental patients here while Ellsworth High School teams practiced on the adjacent Whitney Field. Today, it continues to host local groups like the Garden Club and Big Moose Band, keeping community traditions alive.

But this landmark is at risk. The roof is failing, threatening both the building and the Ellsworth Historical Society’s archives housed inside.

The Ellsworth Historical Society has an exciting opportunity! A generous donor through the Maine Community Foundation has pledged $13,000 in matching funds toward our $25,000 goal to replace the roof on the historic Chamberlain/Whitney House—Phase I of our stabilization project.

That means every dollar you give between now and December 15 will be doubled until the match is met. Your support will protect collections, safeguard this historic landmark, and strengthen its role as a community hub.

Phase I: Replace the Roof
We must raise $25,000 to replace the Chamberlain House roof. Thanks to a generous donor advised fund through the Maine Community Foundation, we already have half—$12,500 pledged if the community matches it. Every dollar you give will be doubled.

Why Your Gift Matters.

Your donation ensures:

• The Chamberlain/Whitney House remains a gathering place for community groups.

• Ellsworth’s history—photographs, papers, and artifacts—remains safe and preserved.

• The Chamberlain/Whitney House can continue bridging Ellsworth’s past and future.

Why We Need You Now.

Donate today to “Save the Chamberlain/Whitney House.” 

Together, we can preserve this cornerstone of Ellsworth Falls history—protecting it for the community today and for generations to come.

Thank you for making a tax-deductible donation and helping us preserve Ellsworth’s history for generations to come.