WEST BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BATH, ME
The West Bath Historical Society (WBHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the town of West Bath, Maine. Founded in 1975, WBHS collects, preserves, and interprets materials related to the history of West Bath and the surrounding area. The Society’s collections include artifacts, documents, photographs, and oral histories. The Society has many ongoing projects, including the development of a West Bath museum, educational programs, and special events.
The West Bath Historical Society is located in the historic George Lewis House, a two-story Federal-style home built in 1817. The house is open to the public for tours, and features many original period furnishings as well as exhibits highlighting the history of West Bath. The house also serves as a research center and archives, with staff available to help visitors with their research.
The West Bath Historical Society is actively involved in the community, providing educational and cultural programming for adults and children. The Society organizes lectures, walking tours, and other special events throughout the year. WBHS also works closely with schools and other local organizations to provide educational experiences for students.
The Society is a member of the Maine Historical Society and is supported by donations, grants, and memberships. WBHS is also a member of the American Association for State and Local History, and is certified by the Maine Arts Commission. The West Bath Historical Society is devoted to preserving the history of West Bath for current and future generations.
WEST BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a History Museum in BATH ME. US MID #8402300311
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).
![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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WEST BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 394
BATH
ME
04530-0394
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WEST BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8402300311 |
| Name | WEST BATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | History Museums, , New England |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 010535119 |
| NTEECC | A54 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201302 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 43.906937, -69.825737 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 023 US Census Tract: 970600 US Census Block: 3000 |