Hendricks Hill Museum

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Hendricks Hill Museum, 419 Hendricks Hill Rd, Southport, ME 04576 is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday throughout the months of July and August from 11 AM - 3 PM. The museum, founded in 1988, portrays the way of life on Southport Island from the early 19th century through the mid 20th century. The collection is housed in the former Cameron House, circa 1820 and, in addition to furnishings typical of the time, the museum has a vast collection of tools from ice harvesting implements to darning eggs to early kitchen utensils. On display is also a collection of boats used by the islanders, Gus Pratt's old soda fountain counter, old maps and historic post cards, genealogical and island cemetery records. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.Hendricks Hill Museum, 419 Hendricks Hill Rd, Southport, ME 04576 is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday throughout the months of July and August from 11 AM - 3 PM. The museum, founded in 1988, portrays the way of life on Southport Island from the early 19th century through the mid 20th century. The collection is housed in the former Cameron House, circa 1820 and, in addition to furnishings typical of the time, the museum has a vast collection of tools from ice harvesting implements to darning eggs to early kitchen utensils. On display is also a collection of boats used by the islanders, Gus Pratt's old soda fountain counter, old maps and historic post cards, genealogical and island cemetery records. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.

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Phone: (207) 633-1102

Address: 419 Hendricks Hill Rd, Southport, ME 04576

Website: http://www.southportmainehistory.com