Harpswell Historical Society
Harpswell Historic District & Society's other Properties
Museum & Archives
The Museum was built in 1901 and served Harpswell as the Bailey Store until it was purchased by the Society in 2000.
The museum is open on Sundays from Memorial Day to Columbus Day from 2:00 to 4:00pm.
Old Meeting House
Constructed in 1757, the Meeting House is owned by the town and operated by the Society. It has been used as the town office, and as a meeting place and place of worship for many years. It is a National Historic Landmark.
Harpswell Cattle Pound
The cattle pound was used for keeping cattle that had wandered away from home until the owner paid the fine and took back his animals.
East Harpswell Church
Built in1843, this former Baptist church is a National Historic Site. It was given to the Society by the Sebascodegan Garden Club. Its reverse pulpit makes it unusual. It is located on the Cundy’s Harbor Road.
Centennial Hall
Built on the 100th birthday of the United States by 100 local subscribers, it is used for art shows, theatrical presentations and other events. It is located across from the Museum by the formal garden designed and maintained by the Harpswell Garden Club.
Lobsterman's Statue
This is a copy of a memorial to all Maine fishermen who devoted their lives to the sea. The original statue was built for the Maine exhibit at the1939 World’s Fair. Our copy was built by Islander in 1976. The Museum received the statue in 2001. The statue is located on Bailey Island at Land’s End.
District #2 School
Built in 1889, this restored one room school house is visited by local school children.
Hearse
A horse drawn hearse came to Harpswell Center in 1873. It was last used in 1931.
Common Ground Cemetery
Located next to and behind the Town Meeting House, it is one of many cemeteries located in the Town of Harpswell.