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Neal Dow Memorial

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Now the headquarters of the Maine Women's Christian Temperance Union as well as a museum, this majestic 1829 Federal-style home is open for guided tours that start on the hour. The mansion, once a stop on the Underground Railroad, was the home of Civil War Gen. Neal Dow, who became known as the "Father of Prohibition." He was responsible for Maine's adoption of the anti-alcohol bill in 1851, which spurred a national movement.

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  • Address: 714 Congress St., Portland, ME, 04102 | Map It
  • Phone: 207/773-7773
  • Cost: Free ($3 donation suggested)
  • Hours: Weekdays 11--4 or by appointment
  • Website: www.mewctu.org
  • Location: The Arts District
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