nordica homestead museum

Lillian Nordica, from Farmington, Maine, became one of the first and greatest divas of American opera. She had a spectacularly successful career, including gifts from royalty and titans of industry and commerce, and she had a disastrous personal life. She died a strange death in Java in her 50s. She sang with Caruso. The museum is in the house where she was born. It is chock-full of artifacts, including original and reproduction costumes and music. The museum manager is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and she has fascinating stories of this megastar from over a century ago. Be sure to ask about the diamond tiara from her fans at the Metropolitan opera, and her third husband's thoughts on that item.This is a good visit on your way to or from Rangeley Lake, Maine.