History Writ Large, and Small: Dave Hackett’s Harpswell Legacy
History Writ Large, and Small: Dave Hackett’s Harpswell Legacy An Appreciation from Lin Maria Riotto It is impossible to think about the Harpswell Historical Society Museum and Archives without thinking of David Henry Hackett III, who as president of the organization for 31 of its 46 years, has been preserving the past for the future […]
Harpswell Historic Park Gardens
Harpswell Historic Park Gardens by Becky Gallery An oasis of color from early spring through the summer, the gardens in Harpswell Historic Park are maintained by members of the Harpswell Garden Club. Several garden beds are dedicated to members of the club. The small park was originally named for Anne Frances Hodgkins, the club’s president […]
The Captain Johnson H. Stover Jr.’s Home in South Harpswell
The Captain Johnson H. Stover Jr.’s Home in South Harpswell by William McLin and Samuel McKeon The Capt. Johnson H. Stover, Jr. House is a nationally significant example of Federal style architecture, associated with one of the founding families of Harpswell. At the time of its construction, it would have been one of the largest […]
Where Exactly Is Cundy’s Harbor? Border Confusion
Where Exactly Is Cundy’s Harbor? Border Confusion by David Perrier Our library is called the “Cundy’s Harbor Library” because it exists to serve the people of Cundy’s Harbor. But what makes up Cundy’s Harbor? For many places, these questions are easily answered. Even the borders of Harpswell are well defined. But, the various areas within […]