VASSALBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

VASSALBORO, ME

Augusta Maine
Augusta Maine Credit: Sam T (samm4mrox)

The Vassalboro Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Vassalboro, Maine, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the town and its people. The society was founded in 1966 and has since amassed an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that represent the town's rich cultural heritage.

The Vassalboro Historical Society operates out of the former East Vassalboro Schoolhouse, which was built in 1856 and renovated in the early 2000s. The building now serves as a museum and research center, featuring exhibits on various aspects of Vassalboro's history, from its early settlers to its industrial past. The society also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and community gatherings.

One of the society's primary goals is to promote education and awareness of local history among residents and visitors. To this end, the society maintains an extensive website, which features digital archives, educational resources, and information on upcoming events. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Vassalboro Historian, which highlights recent acquisitions, upcoming events, and research projects.

Overall, the Vassalboro Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the history of Vassalboro, Maine, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the town's rich cultural heritage.

VASSALBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a History Museum in VASSALBORO ME. US MID #8402300228

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

Augusta Maine
Dry Bones Dem Bones" (also called "Dry Bones" and "Dem Dry Bones") is a spiritual song. The melody was composed by author and songwriter James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) and his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson. It was first recorded by The Famous Myers Jubilee Singers in 1928. Both a long and a shortened version of the song are widely known. The lyrics are inspired by Ezekiel 37:1–14, in which the prophet Ezekiel visits the Valley of Dry Bones and prophesies that they will one day be resurrected at God's command, picturing the realization of the New Jerusalem. Well, your toe bone connected to your foot bone Your foot bone connected to your heel bone Your heel bone connected to your ankle bone Your ankle bone connected to your leg bone ……………………[Wikipedia]
BEWARE! Halloween is coming soon and many decorations are on display. This one is in South Gardiner, Maine. A mashup of lobster traps, fall flowers and skeletons.
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.
Out of the passenger side window
Out of the passenger side window

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VASSALBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
310 CUSHNOC RD
VASSALBORO
ME
04989-4161

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MID # 8402300228
Name VASSALBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 010451244
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.404351, -69.709261
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 018000
US Census Block: 1000