FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FREEPORT, ME

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The Freeport Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Freeport, Maine. The society was founded in 1969 with the mission to preserve and share the history of Freeport and its surrounding communities. The society operates several historic properties, including the Harrington House, Pettengill Farm, and the Old Town Hall.

The Harrington House, built in 1797, is a Federal-style mansion that serves as the society's headquarters and museum. The museum features exhibits on Freeport's history, including its shipbuilding and shoe manufacturing industries. The house is also home to a research library and archives that contain documents, photographs, and artifacts related to Freeport's past.

Pettengill Farm, located on 140 acres of land, is a preserved 19th-century saltwater farm that offers visitors an opportunity to experience life on a farm in the 1800s. The farm hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including hayrides, sheep shearing, and maple syrup making.

The Old Town Hall, built in 1868, is a restored building that serves as a community center for lectures, workshops, and other events.

The Freeport Historical Society also offers walking tours of the town's historic district and operates a gift shop that sells books, maps, and souvenirs related to Freeport's history. The society relies on donations and volunteer support to continue its mission of preserving and sharing Freeport's history.

FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FREEPORT ME. US MID #8402300064

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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Contact FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
45 MAIN STREET
FREEPORT
ME
04032

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FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402300064
Name FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.85657, -70.105039
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 004502
US Census Block: 2017