Discovering Edna: A Visit To The Whitehall Inn

Katy October 25, 2012

0 Comments

By Katy Kelleher
One hundred years ago, The Whitehall Inn stood in front of Route 1 in Camden, Maine, just like it does today. But a century ago, the well-traveled road was made of dirt, traversed by mainly horse-and-buggy teams. From the outside, the structure looks much the same. It is quaint, charming, and thoroughly New England. One might expect the inside to bare little mark of the its considerable history considering possible remodel efforts overtime; fortunately for us, that is not the case.
Nearly every surface in The Whitehall Inn bears testament to its rich past. When you enter the ...

To continue enjoying this please login or subscribe today.

Categories: Hotels

Tags: Edna St Vincent Millay, Historic Hotels, Historic Maine Hotels, Maine Authors, Maine Hotels, Maine Poets, The Whitehall Inn

The Faces of Vincent van Gogh

By Kerry Lee “I have moments when I am twisted with enthusiasm or madness or prophecy, like a Greek Oracle on his tripod.” – Vincent…

Carly Cassano May 21, 2013

10 Comments

Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s tallest peak, under overcast skies. Photo by: Heidi Lachapelle, circa August 23, 2021

Katahdin: “The Great Mountain” and Six Witty Wanderers

By Kim Adler “Man is born to die, his works are short-lived. Buildings crumble, monuments decay, wealth vanishes. But Katahdin in all its glory, forever…

Jaclyn November 14, 2022

0 Comments

The Freedom of the 3-Day Effect on a Maine Windjammer Cruise on the Angelique

by Francis McGovern All men will be sailors then until the sea shall free them. – Leonard Cohen, Suzanne Sometimes you need to get away…

Francis July 14, 2019

The Lessons of Youth: Ernest Hemingway as a Young Man

by Francis McGovern The year 1999 was the Centennial of the birth of Ernest Miller Hemingway, a writer who was a legend during his own…

Carly Cassano April 1, 1999

0 Comments

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, The Citizen-Soldier

By Victor A. Walsh There can be no home without a country, and no life without honor. ~ Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, 1867 Granite monument at…

Amanda May 20, 2014

1 Comment

Our Story….

At Literary Traveler we help readers explore their literary imagination. Since 1998, Literary Traveler has provided informative and inspiring travel writing featuring writers and the places that they have traveled. We also have featured a wide variety of literary tours, and literary events to help readers find exciting and interesting places to visit. We have offered unique tours with organizations like Classical Pursuits the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In the past we have promoted and participated in literary tours and cruises on The Delta Queen and The Queen Mary 2. Please check out our travel videos and travel blogs.

If you are interesting in writing for Literary Traveler please see our travel writing guidelines. If you are interested in advertising or listing your tours, please contact us at 1-855-LIT-TRVL, 1-855-548- 8785 or use our contact form to request our updated Media Kit. We also consult with various destination marketing organizations, tour companies and hotels and resorts.

We use and recommend Boston Corporate Photographer Brian Smith for our still photos and video needs. We also highly recommend Travel Writer Steve Jermanock's Active Travels as a top Boston Travel Agency for planning your next adventures.

Discovering Edna: A Visit To The Whitehall Inn

Hitchhiking Honduras: Relating to Cheryl Strayed in Wild

Literary Traveler is Celebrating 25 Years

Bookish Beaufort

Bright Blossom of the Pacific

Literary Traveler’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Related Articles