SQUIRREL ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BATH, ME
The Squirrel Island Historical Society in Bath, Maine was founded in 1973 to preserve the history and culture of Squirrel Island, a small island located in the Sheepscot River. The island is part of the town of Arrowsic, but it is considered a separate entity by the historical society. The society has a mission of educating the community about the history of the island and its inhabitants.
The society’s museum houses a collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and oral histories related to island life. The museum also showcases displays that tell the story of how the island was settled and how its people lived.
The society also organizes events such as lectures, boat trips, and educational programs to help people learn more about the island’s history. The society also hosts an annual summer festival that includes music, food, and activities.
The society’s library contains books, maps, and documents related to the island's history. The library also has a collection of oral histories from island residents. The society’s website provides a wealth of information about the island and its people, as well as photos and videos.
The Squirrel Island Historical Society is a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about the history and culture of Squirrel Island. With its museum, library, and events, the society helps to preserve the island’s history and culture for future generations.
SQUIRREL ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BATH ME. US MID #8402300265
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).
![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]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53520845025_18220675dc_b.jpg)
![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 "Union Hotel". It later flourished as the "Cliff House" and the "Ocean View House". Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and the Harpswell Heritage Trust, the eight room original section survives as Maine's "oldest known coastal hotel structure". 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]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53457603986_3c14becf6c_b.jpg)
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SQUIRREL ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
83 GREEN STREET
BATH
ME
04530-2446
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SQUIRREL ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8402300265 |
| Name | SQUIRREL ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 010501236 |
| NTEECC | A80 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201307 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 43.915847, -69.8222 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 023 US Census Tract: 970500 US Census Block: 2012 |