NEW ENGLAND FIRE & HISTORY MUSEUM INC

HARWICH, MA

The New England Fire & History Museum Inc, located in Harwich, MA, is a unique museum that celebrates the history of firefighting, as well as the history of New England. The museum was founded in 1982 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is the only museum of its kind in the United States.

The museum's collection includes over 12,000 items and artifacts, ranging from firefighting equipment and apparatus to fire-related memorabilia. Its collection also includes fire marks, paintings, photographs, and books about firefighting. Other displays showcase firefighting uniforms, bell and steam engines, and other firefighting tools and equipment.

The museum also features an extensive library with material about firefighting and the history of New England. The library contains books, journals, maps, and numerous other resources. Visitors can view a selection of the library's material in the museum's reading room.

The museum also offers a variety of educational programs, including lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. Visitors can take part in hands-on activities and learn about the history of firefighting. The museum also has a gift shop, where visitors can purchase firefighting memorabilia and souvenirs.

The New England Fire & History Museum Inc is open year-round and admission is free. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of firefighting and New England.

NEW ENGLAND FIRE & HISTORY MUSEUM INC is a History Museum in HARWICH MA. US MID #8402500874

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).

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NEW ENGLAND FIRE & HISTORY MUSEUM INC
89 LONG POND ROAD
HARWICH
MA
02645

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