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CAptains AND vessels of the boothbay region 1800 to 1921

This exhibit explores the stories and histories of Boothbay’s captains and of the vessels built in the Boothbay region during America’s golden age of sail.  Come see our slide show of captains and vessels, and diaries, blueprints, and artifacts from the period, many of which are on display for the first time. 

Boothbay region historical society scholarship

Thank you, to all of you who have donated to the 2023 Boothbay Region Historical Society college scholarship fund!  You can still donate by mailing a check for the scholarship fund made out to  Boothbay Region Historical Society or by paying by credit card over the phone Thursday through Saturday, 10am to 2pm.

Our gratitude also to these contributing businesses: 

 Thank you all!

                                             Boothbay Center School graduates c. 1895

                                                   Are you in search of family roots? 

Would you like to know more about local history? 

Come visit our museum! 

You may contact us, or click on Research, above, for a list of our files.

ABOUT US

The Boothbay Region Historical Society is located at the 1874 home of Elizabeth F. Reed and its grounds, Fullerton Park.  Browse six rooms of artifacts, photographs, maps, and memorabilia.  Our collections of town records, local newspapers, family histories, account books, and more are available for those wishing to delve into our colonial and coastal heritage.

Want to know more about Boothbay region history?

You can receive monthly articles about the Boothbay region by our historian Barbara Rumsey by signing up for our monthly enews (in the box on the sidebar).  Also, we post historic photos of the region on our Facebook page.  Follow us on Facebook, too!