What even more history for your 250th Independence Day? Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and join MFS for a memorable celebration on the banks of the Kennebec River. Saturday, July 4, 2026, 8-10pm: Limited tickets available for onboard Virginia or for the boatyard. Advance reservations are required. All proceeds support Maine’s First Ship’s educational programs, preservation efforts, and the continued operation of Virginia. Visit mfship.org/4thofjuly for all the details and to make your reservations today.
Raise a glass, gather with friends and family, and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Maine’s First Ship! #bathheritagedays #1607pinnacevirginia #kennebecriver #history #historyingenuitycommunity
Russ Bolt has been photographing Virginia since early in her construction. He will be showing a few prints of his most popular color work along with some interesting compositions in b&w. His published books on other subjects will also be available. Thanks to Russ for being the featured artist for our Bath Art Walk debut TONIGHT 4-7pm at 27 Commercial Street. Enjoy an artful evening in historic downtown Bath, incomplete without a visit to MFS. #bathartwalk2026 #bathmainecityofships #maritimephotography #1607pinnacevirginia #historyingenuitycommunity
MFS is excited to join the Bath Art Walk & Tour 2026. We will host a special guest artist on the third Friday of the month, June, July, August, & September, during the walk 4-7pm. Make sure your walk includes a stroll down to the Bath Freight Shed at 27 Commercial Street. This month on Friday, June 19, we welcome photographer Russ Bolt. Join us!
#bathartwalk #photography #1607pinnacevirginia #historyingenuitycommunity #fortheloveofbath
Join MFS TONIGHT, Wednesday, June 17, at 7pm to hear Historic Site Manager at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, Neill De Paoli, share the story of "The Colonial Hurricane of 1635 along the Coast of Maine." Our Summer Lecture Series is held at the historic Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial Street, alongside the Kennebec River--come join us!! More info on Neill's talk and what is planned for upcoming Wednesdays at mfship.org/events.
#17thcenturyhistory #greatcolonialhurricane #historicstorms #summerlectureseries #historyingenuitycommunity
A distant relative swung by today; didn't have time to talk, but here are a few things we would like to tell you: Lecture Wednesday 6/17 at 7pm (details at mfship.org/events); and on Friday, 6/19, 4-7pm we will be participating in Bath Art Walk for the first time. Our featured artist this month is Russ Bolt. More info to come. We hope to see you at the Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial Street.
Bruce Kohorn zoom in. Look familiar?
Neat!
Learn more about Neill and the hurricane plus the rest of our Summer Lecture Series speakers and topics at mfship.org/events. #community #summerlectureseries #17centuryhistory #historyingenuitycommunity