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The Blynn Davis Memorial Archives is open all year by appointment for researchers.  In July and August, the Museum and Archives will be open Wednesday-Friday from 10-3.  Although appointments are not necessary during this time, researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance so that we can better meet their needs.  Narramissic will be open for house tours Thursday-Saturday from 10-3 in July and August.   The grounds are always open during daylight hours -- hiking and picnic tables are available.

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Arcadia Press Book - Bridgton

Bridgton, a book from Arcadia Press written by Ned Allen, is full of wonderful old images of Bridgton, nearly all of which are from the Bridgton Historical Society collections.  Go to the Store section of our website to order it today!

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Raise the Roof Campaign

The Raise the Roof Campaign to replace the Temperance Barn roof at Narramissic, the Peabody-Fitch Farm, is now underway.  Thanks to a generous grant from the Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation, we are already over one-third of the way to our goal of raising $30,000 for this project.  Donations may be sent to the Bridgton Historical Society, PO Box 44, Bridgton, Maine or made using our new PayPal donate button. Be sure to let us know that it is for the Roof Campaign.  Thank you!

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Bridgton & Saco River RR Page

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Your webmaster has completed transferring all photos and text concerning the Narrow Gauge Railroad from the old BHS website.  Please check out the new layout and visit some of the other links to other NGRR websites. The WW & FRY site is of particular interest as it includes a section on the B & SR RR in its discussion forum.

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Craft Classes at Narramissic - Summer 2009

The Society is pleased to offer several exciting craft classes this summer at Narramissic.  Talented local crafters will share their expertise with small groups in the charming surroundings of the historic Peabody-Fitch home.  Class size is limited and pre-registration is required--a maximum of ten students per class.   

All classes are $35, and some have additional materials fees--see the descriptions for details.  Simply fill out the form on this site and send it, with your check, to the Bridgton Historical Society.  PO Box 44, Bridgton, ME  04009.  Registration must be received one week prior to the class.

Please phone the Sue Black, 207/647-8272 for more information.

For full day classes, participants are asked to bring a sack lunch.  Beverages and dessert or snack will be served for all classes. 

 The Schedule - Click on Class Title For Details

Wednesday July 15  Penny Rugs with Janet Connor   9-3

Wednesday July 22 Introduction to Dyeing with Linda Whiting  9-3

Thursday July 30  Lucet Cord Making with Sue Black  9-12

Wednesday August 5  Beginning beading with Sue Connelley 10-2

Wednesday August 5  Miniature Punch Needle Hooking with Janet Connor 9-3

Wednesday August 12 Knit a Sock with Joan Jenness 9-12

Wednesday August 12 Kumihimo Braiding with Linda Whiting  9-12

 

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