PALERMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PALERMO, ME
The Palermo Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Palermo, Maine, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the town and its surrounding areas. Founded in 1991, the society has worked tirelessly to collect and preserve artifacts, documents, and photographs that help tell the story of Palermo's past.
The society maintains a museum located in the town center, which houses a collection of items ranging from tools and household items used by early settlers to military artifacts from various conflicts. The museum is open to the public during the summer months and by appointment throughout the year.
In addition to the museum, the society hosts a variety of events and programs, including lectures, tours, and workshops, aimed at educating the public about Palermo's rich history. The society also maintains a website and social media presence, where visitors can learn more about the organization and its activities.
The Palermo Historical Society is run entirely by volunteers, who work tirelessly to preserve and share the town's history with the community and visitors alike. Their dedication and passion for the past have made the society an essential part of Palermo's cultural landscape.
PALERMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PALERMO ME. US MID #8402300439
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).
![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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PALERMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 13
PALERMO
ME
04354-0013
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PALERMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8402300439 |
| Name | PALERMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 223455458 |
| NTEECC | A82 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 44.39521, -69.444206 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 027 US Census Tract: 046001 US Census Block: 1029 |