MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MANCHESTER, ME

View of Downtown Augusta, Maine...going home Credit: Sam T (samm4mrox)

The Manchester Historical Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Manchester, ME. The society was established in 1968 and is run entirely by volunteers who are passionate about the town's past.

The Manchester Historical Society has a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that date back to the early 1800s. These items provide a glimpse into the town's development, from its early days as a farming community to its growth as a manufacturing center in the 19th century.

The society operates a museum that is open to the public during the summer months. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the town's history through displays that showcase items like tools, clothing, and household items that were used by early residents.

In addition to the museum, the Manchester Historical Society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including historical walking tours, lectures, and workshops. These events are designed to engage the community and promote an appreciation for the town's heritage.

Overall, the Manchester Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of this charming New England town. Its dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to preserve and share the stories of Manchester's past, ensuring that future generations can appreciate the town's rich cultural heritage.

MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MANCHESTER ME. US MID #8402300493

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: $ 887 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

End Of The Line Four people push the turntable to reverse the direction of this engine.

BEWARE! Halloween is coming soon and many decorations are on display. This one is in South Gardiner, Maine. A mashup of lobster traps, fall flowers and skeletons.

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]

Vaughan Brook A view of Vaughan Brook in Vaughan Woods park in Hallowell, Maine. In the background is the Stickney and Page Dam, constructed in 1871 to create a reservoir that could supply a constant flow of water to the factories below. Ice was harvested on Cascade Pond for many years.

Contact MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 121
MANCHESTER
ME
04351-0121

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MID #	8402300493
Name	MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	271601999
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	1,024
REVENUE	887
LAT/LONG	44.326638, -69.863028
CODES	FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 011 US Census Tract: 010801 US Census Block: 1034