Hawthorne Community Association

What Hawthorne Community Association does

The Hawthorne Community Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1921 (reorganized in its modern form in 1956) that preserves and operates the Hawthorne House at 40 Hawthorne Road in Raymond, Maine—the only surviving structure from Nathaniel Hawthorne's boyhood years (1812-1825) and a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1969. The Association's core offering is the historic property itself, operated simultaneously as a cultural landmark, a community gathering space, and a rental venue. Programming centers on recurring community events (Strawberry Festival, Chicken Barbecue, Halloween and Christmas parties, concerts, art shows) supported by an annual membership program (individual $15, family $30) and seasonal fundraising campaigns (>$100K raised 2019-2024 across Phase I/II capital campaigns, plus a 2023 silent auction exceeding $7K).

The organization earns revenue through four streams: recurring annual membership dues, usage-based facility rentals ($25/hour for members and non-profits; $50/hour for non-members with a two-hour minimum), episodic capital campaigns for restoration, and event-based fundraising. Distribution is community-led: Facebook posts, a website blog, quarterly newsletters, local/regional earned media (Maine Public Radio, Portland Press Herald), and word-of-mouth. The Board of Trustees governs entirely via volunteers; a 2025 new-kitchen completion expands the property's utility for hosted dinners and luncheons. Customer segments are local—permanent and seasonal residents of the Raymond Cape/Sebago Lake region in Maine—and operational scope is regional (New England). There is no proprietary technology product, no AI/ML capability, no paying SaaS, and no headcount disclosed; the commercial model is a volunteer nonprofit, and 100% of dues/donations are tax-deductible.

Name

Hawthorne Community Association

Legal name

Hawthorne Community Association

Website

https://hawthorneassoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Hawthorne Community Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves and operates Nathaniel Hawthorne's boyhood home in Raymond, Maine—a National Register historic landmark—running it as a community gathering space, event venue, and cultural programming hub for Raymond Cape residents and New England visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Preservation & Community Heritage Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (712120)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Historic preservation nonprofit
• Community event venue
• Facility rental services
• Membership organization
• Cultural heritage education

Headquarters

HQ city

South Casco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to events, newsletters, and discounted rental rates. Individual membership is $15/year and family/household membership is $30/year.
2. Facility Rental: Rental of the Hawthorne House for private gatherings. Members and non-profits pay $25/hour, non-members pay $50/hour with a two-hour minimum.
3. Capital Campaigns: Major fundraising campaigns for restoration and preservation projects. The 2019-2024 campaign raised over $100,000 for foundation repair, new roof, siding, and HVAC.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from special events including benefit concerts, art shows, and community gatherings. Silent auction in 2023 raised over $7,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Hawthorne Community Association preserves Nathaniel Hawthorne's boyhood home in Raymond, Maine (listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1969) and operates the property as a community gathering space. The organization offers annual memberships, rents the Hawthorne House for private events, hosts recurring community programming such as the Strawberry Festival, Chicken Barbecue, holiday parties, concerts, and art shows, and provides educational programming about Hawthorne and early Maine history.

Product overview

The Hawthorne Community Association operates a single primary offering: the historic Hawthorne House, which serves as a community gathering and event space. The organization provides event rental services, organizes community programming (Strawberry Festival, chicken barbecues, concerts, art shows, and holiday celebrations), offers educational experiences about Nathaniel Hawthorne's legacy, and maintains a membership program. The portfolio consists of the core historic property combined with recurring community event programming and educational content—not a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hawthorne House Event Rental Rental of the historic Nathaniel Hawthorne boyhood home for private gatherings and community events. Available to members and non-profits at $25/hour and to non-members at $50/hour, with a two-hour minimum.
• Community Event Programming Recurring community programming at the Hawthorne House including the annual Strawberry Festival (June), Chicken Barbecue (August), Halloween activities, and Christmas potluck parties open to local residents and the public.
• Membership Program Annual membership offering with quarterly newsletters, discounted rental rates, and participation in preservation efforts. Individual membership is $15/year and family/household membership is $30/year.
• Historical Education Programs Educational programming about Nathaniel Hawthorne's life and boyhood home, including guest speakers, historical articles, and guided experiences at the historic property.
• Concert and Performance Events Musical performances and concerts held at the Hawthorne House, including folk, jazz, and acoustic performances by local and regional artists. Recent examples include An Evening of Global Jazz (April 2025) and a Gordon Thomas Ward dinner-concert (July 2025).
• Art Showcases Exhibitions of emerging and local artists and watercolor workshops hosted at the Hawthorne House, typically held annually in August.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Migis LodgeminorOthersLocal resort partner that provides catering for events including chocolate-covered strawberries for Strawberry Festival and the 2023 Silent Auction.
• Wohelo CampscoreOthersHosts the annual Chicken Barbecue event at their camp facility. The Van Winkle family provides gracious hospitality for this key annual gathering. Located on Raymond Cape near the Hawthorne House.
• Raymond Casco Historical SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on historical preservation efforts and shares resources related to local history in the Raymond and Casco area.
• Town of RaymondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner that assists with property maintenance including fence installation and landscaping. Cooperated to install post and rail fence and perennial border.
• Raymond Village LibraryminorOthersCommunity partner organization serving the local population.
• Hawthorne Garden ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists with maintaining the grounds of the Hawthorne House property, including landscaping efforts since the 1960s through present.
• Quaker Ridge Meeting HouseminorOthersLocal historical organization partner in the Raymond/Casco area.
• Rufus Porter MuseumminorOthersRegional historical museum partner.
• Bridgton Historical SocietyminorOthersRegional historical society partner.
• Hole In The Wall StudioworksminorOthersYear-round gallery in Raymond that donated auction items for the 2023 Silent Auction.
• Bruce Small PhotographyminorOthersLocal photographer who donated auction items for the 2023 Silent Auction.
• Maine State Music TheatreminorOthersRegional performing arts organization that donated auction items for the 2023 Silent Auction.
• Portland Sea DogsminorOthersMinor league baseball team that donated auction items for the 2023 Silent Auction.
• Maine Mariners HockeyminorOthersProfessional hockey team that donated auction items for the 2023 Silent Auction.
• Alagash Brewing CompanyminorOthersLocal brewery that donated auction items for the 2023 Silent Auction.
• Lowe's Home ImprovementminorOthersRetail hardware store that donated auction items for the 2023 Silent Auction.
• The Home DepotminorOthersRetail hardware store that donated auction items for the 2023 Silent Auction.
• Maine Public RadiominorOthersFeatured the Hawthorne House on Maine Calling radio program and Dead Writers podcast episode about Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Historic New England: Regional heritage organization operating 36+ historic house museums across New England. Comparable as a larger preservation nonprofit in the same geography, providing industry context and partnership potential.
• Old Sturbridge Village: Larger living history museum in Massachusetts preserving early American life. Comparable as a New England heritage nonprofit but operates at significantly greater scale and scope than the Hawthorne House.

Direct peers

• Orchard House (Louisa May Alcott's Home): Historic house museum preserving a famous American author's home in Concord, MA. Operates as a nonprofit with member-supported programming, educational tours, and community events, directly comparable in mission and operational model.
• The Mark Twain House & Museum: National Historic Landmark preserving the Hartford, CT home of Mark Twain. Comparable as an author-focused historic house museum with nonprofit operations, membership programs, educational tours, and special events.
• House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association: Preserves another Nathaniel Hawthorne-associated historic property in Salem, MA. Operates a similar 501(c)(3) nonprofit model with museum tours, events, and educational programming around Hawthorne's literary legacy, making it the most direct comparable peer.
• Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site: National Park Service site preserving poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's home in Cambridge, MA. Comparable as a New England literary heritage site offering public tours and educational programming.
• River Houses (Herman Melville's home in Pittsfield, MA): Preserves Herman Melville's home Arrowhead in Pittsfield, MA. Comparable as a New England literary heritage site preserving an American author's home with similar nonprofit model.

Regional players

• Rufus Porter Museum: Regional historical museum in Maine, listed as an existing partner. Comparable as a small Maine-based nonprofit heritage museum with similar scale, programming, and donor base characteristics.
• Strawbery Banke Museum: Outdoor history museum in Portsmouth, NH preserving a historic neighborhood with restored buildings. Comparable as a regional New England heritage nonprofit offering events, rentals, and educational programming.
• Maine Historical Society: Maine's statewide historical organization operating a research library, museum, and programming. Already a regional historical society partner context and shares the mission of preserving Maine's cultural heritage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100069069050531
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hawthorne-community-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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