WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WATERVILLE, ME
The Waterville Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Waterville, Maine. The society was founded in 1968 with the mission of preserving and promoting the history of Waterville and its surroundings. The society operates out of the Redington Museum, a historic building that was once home to the Redington family. The museum features exhibits on the history of Waterville, including displays on the town's industrial and agricultural heritage, Native American history, and the lives of local residents.
In addition to its museum, the Waterville Historical Society also offers a variety of educational programs and events. These include lectures, tours, and workshops focused on local history. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Waterville History Journal, which features articles on local history and updates on the society's activities.
The Waterville Historical Society is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers and members. Membership is open to anyone interested in preserving and promoting the history of Waterville. The society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of this unique part of Maine.
WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WATERVILLE ME. US MID #8402300331
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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 22,955 from tax period 201205 (YYYYMM).
![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]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52965472032_8b7d891f21_b.jpg)
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- telephone: 2078729439
WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
62 SILVER STREET UNIT B
WATERVILLE
ME
4901
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WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8402300331 |
| Name | WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 016010923 |
| NTEECC | A82 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201205 |
| INCOME | 51,561 |
| REVENUE | 22,955 |
| LAT/LONG | 44.546908, -69.634388 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 011 US Census Tract: 024102 US Census Block: 3006 |