Portland Head Light
Cape Elizabeth · 1000 Shore Rd Cape Elizabeth ME 04107
Location Details
Type
Historic Lighthouse
Setting
Interior + Exterior
Parking
Yes
Power
Yes
Prior Filming
First lighthouse authorized by George Washington (1791); inside the keeper's house is a lighthouse museum; Fort Williams Park surrounds the site
Permit
Required
Visual Character
“Iconic white conical tower with red-roofed Victorian keeper's house; rugged Atlantic headland; crashing surf on rocky ledge; Fort Williams Park backdrop”
About this location
Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina is an exquisitely restored 1770 colonial British governor's mansion—one of the finest Georgian public buildings in colonial America. The grand brick exterior, symmetrical Georgian façade, and elaborately furnished state rooms offer authentic 18th-century British colonial atmosphere ideal for period dramas, historical documentaries, and prestige productions. The formal English gardens, period outbuildings, and waterfront grounds along the Trent River create a layered visual environment spanning colonial, Revolutionary, and Federal eras. Both interior and exterior shooting options are available, including the council chamber, governor's apartments, and expansive grounds. This North Carolina film location suits colonial era narratives, Revolutionary War stories, or any production requiring authentic pre-Revolutionary British architectural grandeur. Filming permits available through Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens. An essential North Carolina historic site film location for period productions demanding architectural authenticity.
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