Margaret Chase Smith's ties to Good Will-Hinckley were both historical and philosophical. Her father, George Emery Chase, was born in what eventually became the "Good Will Cottage," the first home for children at the school. The Reverend G. W. Hinckley purchased the 125-acre farm from the Chase family in 1889.

The Dorothy "Bibby" Alfond Visitors Center opened in 1996 and is an enlarged replica of the original building located on the former site of the Chase farm. The Smith Gallery, which is a tribute to the Senator's involvement and support of the school during her lifetime, is housed within the center.

In recognition of her distinguished public service and unwavering ethical standards, Senator Smith received the first George Walter Hinckley Humanitarian Award during Good Will-Hinckley's centennial celebration in 1989. Serving as Honorary Co-Chairperson for the capital campaign with Maine philanthropist, Harold Alfond, her dream was that the Chase Homestead could be restored and continue as a cornerstone historical building for generations to come.

The Margaret Chase Smith Gallery of the Dorothy "Bibby" Alfond Visitors Center is located on the campus of Good Will-Hinckley Homes and Schools for Boys and Girls on Route 201 in Fairfield, Maine. Admission is free. The Visitors Center is typically open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. To confirm the hours or inquire about directions, please phone (207) 238-4280.