Sitting off of Rt. 1 on the Camden-Rockport town line is a small dirt road that leads travelers back in time. Visitors of the Conway Homestead and Cramer Museum are transported to the late 18th century while they visit one of the oldest structures in the region!

Built in 1770, the Conway home was one of the first homes built in the region by the son of the first white settler in Camden, Robert Thorndike. Owned and operated by the Camden-Rockport Historical Society, this complex displays some of the area’s richest history and includes a maple sugar house, a blacksmith shop, a museum as well as an education center for history enthusiasts.

As a way to display Camden’s history for all to enjoy, the Camden-Rockport Historical Society hosts many events for visitors. Thursdays are living history days. Come join the CRHS as they go about the daily chores of those living in the 18th/19th century. Visitors may also come help repair the historic Blacksmith shop and learn about the history of that great profession. Children 8-12 can even take part in week long historical themed adventures as part of the Heritage Day Camp.

The historic complex offers something for the whole family and is a great way to learn and discover life in a different time. So for those interested in Camden and its diverse history, time travel to the Conway Homestead and Cramer Museum!