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The Bridgton Historical Society preserves the local history, traditions, and customs of Bridgton, Maine and the surrounding area. The society's museum and research center are located in downtown South Bridgton, in the Peabody-Fitch house styled 'Narramissic,-' a restored 19th-century farm complete with a working blacksmith shop, providing the perfect setting for Historic Society-sponsored living history programs.

Permanent exhibits and displays include local historic relics and documents, Sac o River Railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and a 1911-model Sears automobile. Open Monday-Thursday, and Saturday afternoons.

Location: Gibbs Avenue, Bridgton Maine 04009 Telephone 207-647-3966

Other History nearby:
(Auburn) Androscoggin Historical Society Museum
(Bridgton) Bridgton Historical Society Museum
(Wolfeboro) Clark House Museum Complex
(Bethel) Dr. Moses Mason House Museum
(Jackson) Jackson New Hampshire Historical Society
(Brunswick) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlin Museum

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Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.