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HoursThe reading room at the Museum and Archives is open by appointment for researchers. Mondays and Wednesdays are the best days, but others can be arranged. Narramissic is now closed for the season and will re-open next spring. The grounds are always open--hiking and picnic tables available all fall. read more ...
Internships AvailableA paid internship at Narramissic during the summer is now available. read more ...
New Arcadia Press Book - BridgtonBridgton, a book from Arcadia Press written by Ned Allen, is now available. The book 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! read more ...
Raise the Roof CampaignThe 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! read more ...
Bridgton & Saco River RR Page
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. read more ...
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Narramissic, The Peabody-Fitch Farm (1797)
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Visit "Narramissic," the Peabody-Fitch farm, for a glimpse of New England on the eve of the Civil War. Tour the house, furnished largely with items original to the property, and visit the restored blacksmith shop. Or simply enjoy the view of the spectacular Maine & NH mountain range and explore the grounds, which are being restored to reflect a mid 19th-century Maine farm.
The house was built in a simplified version of the Georgian style in 1797 by William Peabody, son of one of Bridgton's first settlers. In the 1830s his daughter, Mary, and her husband, George Fitch, purchased the property. They added a rear ell, renovated much of the house to reflect the more fashionable Federal style, and constructed the blacksmith shop and "Temperance Barn" (raised without the traditional barrel of rum!).
Over a century later, in 1938, Mrs. Margaret M. Monroe from Providence, Rhode Island, purchased the property to use as a summer home. When she passed away in 1986, she left the farm to the Bridgton Historical Society.
The house is open for tours Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. from June 15 to Labor Day and by special appointment. The Society also holds many programs and events from large festivals to small workshops (including courses in blacksmithing) on the grounds.
For a map/satellite view of the area around Narramissic, please visit this Google Earth link.
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House in Fall of 2006
Rear of House in Fall of 2006
Temperance Barn
View From Fields
The Second Parlor
Bedroom
Kitchen
Ladies in Historic Dress
Blacksmith Shop
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Special Events and Programs
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During the spring, summer and fall, the grounds and buildings at Narramissic are available for social gatherings such as Weddings, Family Reunions, Bridal and Baby Showers, Company Functions, Clam Bakes and Birthday Tea Parties. We can create and serve meals to smaller groups, otherwise, you may hire your own caterer. The farmhouse is appropriate for about 15 people. The barn, on the other hand, is suitable for larger groups and the fields can accomodate tents. There is plentiful parking and the views are magnificent!
To get more details and/or to reserve a date, please contact the Society at 207-647-3699 or via email at info@bridgtonhistory.org.
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