SAGADAHOC HISTORY & GENEALOGY

BATH, ME

Sagadahoc History & Genealogy is a non-profit organization based in Bath, Maine. It was founded in 1974 with the goal of preserving and promoting the rich history and genealogy of Sagadahoc County, which encompasses the cities of Bath and Topsham, as well as several smaller towns.

The organization has amassed an impressive collection of resources and artifacts, including family histories, photographs, maps, and documents dating back to the early days of settlement in the region. They offer genealogy research services to the public, as well as educational programs and events that showcase the area's history and culture.

One of the highlights of Sagadahoc History & Genealogy is their extensive library, which contains thousands of books, journals, and other materials related to local history and genealogy. They also maintain a database of cemetery records and obituaries, which is a valuable resource for those researching their family history.

The organization is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of Sagadahoc County for future generations. They have worked tirelessly to create a welcoming and informative space for visitors and researchers alike, and their efforts have earned them a reputation as one of the premier genealogical societies in Maine.

SAGADAHOC HISTORY & GENEALOGY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BATH ME. US MID #8402300090

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,153,872 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Ice Shacks Also called ice huts, fishing shelters, ice houses, and more. These are on the Androscoggin River taken from the Brunswick side with Topsham in the background. Open water is visible and since I took this photo the open water has significantly enlarged and a few of these huts have been removed. We have had a much warmer winter than usual so far.

An ice shanty (also called an ice shack, ice house, fishing shanty, fish house, fish coop, bobhouse, ice hut, or darkhouse) cabane à pêche (fr) is a portable shed placed on a frozen lake to provide shelter during ice fishing. They can be as small and cheap as a plastic tarpaulin draped over a simple wooden frame, or as expensive as a small cabin with heating, bunks, electricity, and cooking facilities.

More durable ice houses are generally left on a lake for the duration of the ice fishing season, although this can cause problems, such as thaws and re-freezing causing houses to be immoveably frozen onto the lake. Lighter, cheaper versions can collapse into a package to be moved from lake to lake during the season.

Many northern communities have developed bodies of laws about the operation of ice shanties - frequently including dates by which they must be removed, even if the ice can still hold them.[Wikipedia]

Winter travels...view from the passenger seat. Maine Rt. 295

Captain's House This house is on a hill near the harbor in Cundy's Harbor, a small fishing community within the town of Harpswell. The cupola and the location indicate it to be a Captain's House. However it was built as a hotel and today is a Bed and Breakfast. See below for more information.

Perched atop the most elevated bluff on the point, 250 feet from the water, this gracious 1862 landmark home affords long views over an authentic, small, working harbor and beyond to ledges, islands, river and bays. From the octagonal cupola crowning our rooftop, the panoramic vista to the Atlantic is stunning. Sparkling water showered with buoys provides a colorful confetti background for watching lobster boats, sailing vessels, seals and shorebirds.

The Captain's Watch was built during the Civil War as the &quot;Union Hotel&quot;. It later flourished as the &quot;Cliff House&quot; and the &quot;Ocean View House&quot;. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and the Harpswell Heritage Trust, the eight room original section survives as Maine's &quot;oldest known coastal hotel structure&quot;. After its heyday, the inn became a stately private residence until its rebirth as a hospitable bed and breakfast. For the history buff, we have inherited an array of intriguing photos and 'stories' from the days when visitors arrived by schooner, steamer or stage. [captainswatchbandb.com]

Maine Sunset This was taken last night at Lookout Point in Harpswell, Maine. I was hoping for a more dramatic sky but I had to be satisfied with what you see. I blended three different exposures to try to show off this decorated Christmas tree in a boat. In the background is Henry Allen's Seafood. There were no boats in the water and it was low tide.

Contact SAGADAHOC HISTORY & GENEALOGY

SAGADAHOC HISTORY & GENEALOGY
33 SUMMER ST
BATH
ME
04530-2632

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SAGADAHOC HISTORY & GENEALOGY Information

MID #	8402300090
Name	SAGADAHOC HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	010211539
NTEECC	B70
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	1,153,872
REVENUE	1,153,872
LAT/LONG	43.915165, -69.816094
CODES	FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 023 US Census Tract: 970500 US Census Block: 5015