HARPSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HARPSWELL, ME

The old B&M Beans factory Portland, Maine
The old B&M Beans factory Credit: Sam T (samm4mrox)

Harpswell Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Harpswell, Maine, dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the town. The society was established in 1970 and has since been actively collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts, documents, photographs, and other historical materials related to Harpswell's past.

The society operates a museum at the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust's headquarters, showcasing exhibits that depict the town's maritime, agricultural, and industrial heritage. The museum also features a genealogy room, where visitors can research their family history and explore Harpswell's genealogical records.

Apart from the museum, the society conducts educational programs, lectures, and events that engage the local community and promote awareness and appreciation of Harpswell's rich history. Members of the society work tirelessly to maintain and restore historical buildings, landmarks, and sites, including the Elijah Kellogg Church, Bailey Island Library, and the Old Orr's Island Schoolhouse.

Harpswell Historical Society is funded by memberships, donations, and grants. The society welcomes volunteers and donations of historical materials, artifacts, and photographs related to Harpswell's past. The society's mission is to promote and preserve the town's rich history for future generations.

HARPSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HARPSWELL ME. US MID #8402300149

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 HARPSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HARPSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
729 HARPSWELL NECK RD
HARPSWELL
ME
04079

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MID # 8402300149
Name HARPSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 010358383
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.810825, -69.975531
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 017101
US Census Block: 2010