CUSHING HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CUSHING, ME

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The Cushing Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in the town of Cushing, Maine. It was founded in 1965 with the aim of preserving and promoting the town's rich history and culture. The society operates a museum, which is housed in a historic building that was once a schoolhouse. The museum displays a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the town's maritime heritage and the lives of its early settlers. The society also maintains a research library, which houses a collection of books, documents, photographs, and other materials related to the town's history.

In addition to its museum and library, the Cushing Historical Society hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and special exhibitions that highlight various aspects of the town's history and culture. The society also offers walking tours and other educational programs for visitors, as well as a range of volunteer opportunities for those interested in supporting its mission.

Overall, the Cushing Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and celebrating the unique heritage of the town of Cushing, Maine. Through its museum, library, and educational programs, it helps to connect residents and visitors alike with the rich history and culture of this charming coastal community.

CUSHING HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CUSHING ME. US MID #8402300109

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).

WW&F Ry Engine 9 This was taken after we returned from our tour. The engine had just taken on water and is now preparing to shuttle the train cars into their shed and then it will be shut down for the night inside the engine shed.

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End Of The Line Four people push the turntable to reverse the direction of this engine.

WW&F Ry This recently re-established railway is now part of a museum that sponsors short excursions and other activities related to the railroad and is constantly being upgraded with the efforts of volunteers. The following is from the museum website.

The WW&amp;F Railway traces its roots to 1894 when the Wiscasset and Quebec Railroad constructed a two-foot “narrow” gauge railroad northward from the bustling wharves of Wiscasset. Far short of its international delusions of grandeur, the railway of “big dreams and little wheels” instead reached 50 miles into the heart of central Maine.

Reorganized as the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington, the Railway served Maine’s Sheepscot Valley faithfully for the next 40 years before closing during the Great Depression.

Brought back from extinction by a team of dedicated volunteers, today’s railway connects you with a Maine that has all but slipped away. Join us to experience authentic Maine. It is yours to discover and explore – we will take you there.

Engine Number Nine This past Saturday I spent about five hours or so riding this restored train. I like this photo because of the dark smoke and white steam as the engine is being readied to be coupled to the caboose, box car, and flat car that comprise the train. Also there is some nice fall color. The gentleman in the red and black shirt is installing what were once white flags one on either side of the engine. About 15 riders, mostly train buffs, were on this train. The building is the water tower used to fill the tanks of the locomotives.

The Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway. The line was operated as a for-profit company from 1895 until 1933 between the Maine towns of Wiscasset, Albion, and Winslow, but was abandoned in 1936. Today, about three miles (4.8 km) of the track in the town of Alna has been rebuilt and is operated by the non-profit Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum as a heritage railroad offering passenger excursion trains and hauling occasional cargo.
Engine 9 was built by the Portland Company in Portland Maine as works number 622 completed on May 2, 1891and is a 0-4-4T Forney locomotive now owned and operated by the Wiscasset Waterville, and Farmingtone Railway, Alna, Maine. It was abandoned in about 1936 and has since been restored and is operational. [Wikipedia]

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CUSHING HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 110
CUSHING
ME
04563

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MID #	8402300109
Name	CUSHING HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	010287586
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201308
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	43.999722, -69.268376
CODES	FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 013 US Census Tract: 971000 US Census Block: 2026