VIENNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MOUNT VERNON, ME

View of Downtown Augusta, Maine...going home Credit: Sam T (samm4mrox)

Vienna Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Mount Vernon, Maine, dedicated to preserving the history of the town of Vienna. Founded in 1984, the society collects and archives historical documents and artifacts related to the town's past, with the goal of promoting an understanding and appreciation of Vienna's heritage.

The Vienna Historical Society operates a museum that is open to the public, showcasing a collection of items that illustrate the town's history. Some of the items on display include antique farming tools, photographs, clothing, and household items that were used by early residents of the town. The museum also features a research library that is open to members of the public, giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about the history of Vienna and the surrounding area.

In addition to the museum and library, the Vienna Historical Society hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These events include lectures, workshops, and guided tours of local historical sites. The society also sponsors a scholarship program for students who are interested in pursuing studies in history or related fields.

Overall, the Vienna Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the history of Mount Vernon and the surrounding area. Through its activities and programs, the society helps to promote an understanding and appreciation of the town's rich heritage, ensuring that future generations will have the opportunity to learn from and appreciate the past.

VIENNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOUNT VERNON ME. US MID #8402300182

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).

Vaughan Brook This was taken in Vaughan Woods, a park in Hallowell, Maine.

Leaping Sturgeon Last year 25 fiberglass sturgeons were placed in front of businesses along Water Street in Augusta, Maine. The shop owners were responsible for decorating them in any way they preferred. This year they have been brought back. Water Street follows the Kennebec River that is just behind the row of buildings. It is not unusual to see these fish actually leaping and flopping back into the water. This one is in front of a local restaurant. I did take the liberty of removing the support that keeps the fish aloft. HSS

Sturgeon are an annual draw to the Kennebec, which has some of the best habitat for the ancient species in Maine and is home to both the endangered shortnose sturgeon and the Atlantic sturgeon, whose population is considered depleted.

Every year, from late spring to summer, Atlantic sturgeon can be seen launching themselves into the air and belly-flopping on the river. No one is sure why.

The fiberglass sturgeon, bearing the design of the artists and organizations chosen to take part, will be installed to make it appear they are leaping, too. The artists were given stipends of $200 each to do what they wished.[Newspaper article]

Dandebikin' Our for a ride in Benton, Maine on my Ride1up Prodigy. The dandelions have been numerous this year!

Vaughan Brook A view of Vaughan Brook in Vaughan Woods park in Hallowell, Maine. In the background is the Stickney and Page Dam, constructed in 1871 to create a reservoir that could supply a constant flow of water to the factories below. Ice was harvested on Cascade Pond for many years.

Garter Snake As seen in Vaughan Woods, a park in Hallowell, Maine.

Red Trillium This photo was taken in Vaughan Woods, a community park in Hallowell, Maine.

Contact VIENNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

VIENNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
57 OLD ROME ROAD
MOUNT VERNON
ME
04352

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MID #	8402300182
Name	VIENNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	010378533
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201211
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	44.514898, -69.960723
CODES	FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 011 US Census Tract: 015500 US Census Block: 2000