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Welcome to
Old Bristol
Historical Society

Committed to preserving and sharing Bristol, Maine's rich history.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FOR OBHS CAMPUS CLEANUP

Saturday, May 17TH and Sunday, May 18TH
 

OBHS is getting ready for the 2025 opening of the Bristol History Center and the restored Mill on Memorial Day Weekend. 

 

After a good dose of winter snow and heavy winds, the campus is in need of a proper spring cleanup. On May 17th and 18th from 9 am to 1 pm, volunteers are requested to bring their rakes,big brooms, hand diggers and hand rakes, etc. to help rake out the berm area and sweep the black top. The recently planted trees survived the harsh winter but could use some fertilizing and watering. 

 

Families are welcome! OBHS can find a job for everyone. Participants will be rewarded with coffee, drinks, and nutritious snacks. Many hands make light work. 

 

OBHS’s goal is to create an environmentally friendly space where many people can enjoy the Pemaquid River and the birds. 

 

OBHS thanks the community for whatever support you can give and wishes everyone a happy spring! 

 

The OBHS Campus is at 2089 Bristol Road (Route 130) in Pemaquid.

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Old Bristol Historical Society was founded in 2003. Our charitable and educational nonprofit serves the public by collecting archival materials and hosting a vibrant series of lectures and events throughout the year, including our summer series. 

Discover the passion behind Old Bristol Historical Society as we embark on exciting projects to enhance our community's understanding of history. Our Bristol History Center is at the forefront of our initiatives, and we look forward to your visit. 

OUR MISSION


Collect, preserve, and share the Bristol region’s rich history and prehistory for present and future generations.

OUR VISION

Old Bristol Historical Society aspires to:

  • Continue to improve our unique campus, encompassing an early-1800s mill, a history center and archive, and a riverside park as a regional destination for people of all ages to explore and learn about life over the centuries in Midcoast Maine. 

  • Be recognized as the most significant resource for the preservation of and research on the Bristol Region’s history.

  • Offer accessible year-round exhibits, programming, events, and educational outreach that engage children and adults.

  • Catalyze regional collaboration among towns, organizations, and individuals with a shared appreciation for the history of Midcoast Maine.

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