GORHAM HISTORICIAL SOCIETY

GORHAM, ME

Boston & Maine no. 126 Brill model 75 built in 1925
Boston & Maine no. 126 Credit: Trainiac

The Gorham Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Gorham, Maine. Established in 1964, its mission is to preserve and promote the history of the town of Gorham, its people, and its institutions. The society operates out of the Baxter Memorial Library, which serves as its headquarters.

The Gorham Historical Society has a collection of more than 4,000 historical artifacts, including photographs, documents, maps, and objects that reflect the town's history. The collection is available for research by appointment, and the society hosts regular exhibitions to showcase its holdings.

The society also offers educational programs and events for all ages, including lectures, workshops, and walking tours of historic sites in Gorham. In addition, the society publishes a quarterly newsletter, which contains articles on local history, updates on society activities, and news of interest to members.

The Gorham Historical Society is governed by a board of trustees, and membership is open to anyone interested in local history. The society is funded by donations, grants, and membership dues. Its work is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who serve on committees, assist with research, and help to organize events and exhibitions.

GORHAM HISTORICIAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GORHAM ME. US MID #8402300447

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).

Boston & Maine no. 126 Brill model 75 built in 1925
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Maine Audubon Scene Situated along the Presumpscot River estuary just five minutes from Portland, Maine Audubon’s headquarters features an environmental education center and a 65-acre sanctuary with more than two miles of trails winding along a pond and through forest, meadow, orchard, and salt marsh.
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Bicycle on Rainy Commercial Street
Custom House and Wires
Lobsterman Statue Waiting for Spring
Back Cove Skyline with Bench, Winter
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81 Gray Street revisited
81 Gray Street revisited

Contact GORHAM HISTORICIAL SOCIETY

GORHAM HISTORICIAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 141
GORHAM
ME
04038-0141

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MID # 8402300447
Name GORHAM HISTORICIAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237111413
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201209
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.681564, -70.444021
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 004002
US Census Block: 1005