Welcome to the Maine Friendship House, 1866
"Peace Through Friendship"
AT THE HEART OF THE JAFFA AMERICAN COLONY and next to the 100-year-old
Immanuel Church, the Maine Friendship House museum is open for visitors
and
groups. Come during open hours or call ahead and we'll open the museum
for you. Hours: Friday 12:00 -
15:00, Saturday 14:00 - 16:00. Phone: 03-6819225.
Built in 1866 by the Mark T. Wentworth family and restored in 2002
by
Jean and Reed Holmes, this wooden house was brought from Maine, USA on
the sailing vessel, the Nellie Chapin, along with 35 families and their
wooden houses. They established the American Colony in Jaffa. In the
1890's a stone addition doubled the house to
its present size.
Founders Jean and Dr. Reed Holmes
invite you!
You can contact us at [email protected]