VALLEY LODGE (CIRCA 1792) TOUR

VALLEY LODGE TOUR

Date: October 11, 2026

Location: 67 E. Saddleback Road, West Baldwin, ME

More Information: Valley Lodge Tour

Historical Background

• Ownership: The Brown Family or their caretakers owned Valley Lodge for 181 years until 1973.
• Founding: Brothers David and Ephraim Brown arrived in Flintstown (now Baldwin) from Concord, Massachusetts, in 1783.
• Contribution: Captain David Brown helped lay out the plot plan and worked on the roads in Flintstown.
• Construction: Ephraim Brown built Valley Lodge, while his brother David built Saddle Back Farm above it.

Architectural Features

• Family Legacy: Ephraim had seven children who lived to adulthood, leading to expanded structures.
• Evolution: In the early 1800s, a Federal Colonial was added to the original cape without disturbing its early features.
• Styles: The architecture reflects styles from pre-revolutionary to late Victorian periods.
• Preservation: 95% of the original features are still present, visible from the mantels.

Tour Details

• Publication: Valley Lodge was featured in the April 2011 issue of Early American Life: a copy is available at the Brown Memorial Library.
• Directions: Take Brown Road behind Limington Lumber on RT 113, then first right onto E. Saddleback. Valley Lodge is the first house.
• Cost: No charge for the tour: a $5 registration fee will be donated to the Baldwin Historical Society.
• Pre-registration: Required due to spacing and safety issues: extra sessions will be available as needed.

Contribution Opportunity

• Additional Donations: If you'd like to contribute extra funds to the Baldwin Historical Society, you may do so during the tour.