With the start of meteorological spring behind us and the first day of astronomical spring on the horizon MFS is planning a Nautical Yard Sale--just the thing to feed your dreams. If you are dreaming of outfitting your boat, cabin, or crew, you will want to join us for the sale which will run May 15-17. If you are dreaming of spring cleaning and gaining more room in your garage, barn, or workshop, you will want to mark your calendar to drop off unused nautical items to MFS beginning April 1 or arrange for pick-up. And there is no reason you cannot do both: donate and then shop to restock! Your support either way helps keep Maine’s First Ship sailing forward through education, preservation, and community engagement. To schedule a drop-off or pick-up reach out through the email listed. #thinkspring #springcleaning #nauticalyardsale #historyingenuitycommunity #summeriscoming 🛶⛵️🛥️
Join MFS at the Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial Street, in historic downtown Bath for our Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 21, at 1pm. We'll attend to business: Members can vote and other folks can learn more about the organization. To become a member visit mfship.org/support-us. #historyingenuitycommunity #annualmeeting2026 #1607pinnacevirginia #pophamcolony #mainehistoryandheritage
Some years ago Gail, one of our dedicated volunteer shipbuilders, shared some photos. This detail is from a photo taken in April 2021. Happy winter Wednesday from Maine's First Ship. #weloveourvolunteers #woodenships #1607pinnacevirginia #community #historyingenuitycommunity
Here you see the Topsail Tool Tossers, who meet weekly for beer and pizza . . . and a quick game of Cubb (a Swedish court game). This is just one way are volunteers keep busy in the off season.
Fred was by the office the other day to discuss acquiring wood for another part he'll be making; docents are meeting monthly; the Clothing Crewe is meeting every other week to stitch together; we have a couple who have been reading about the Age of Exploration and "digging deeper into the history of the Popham Colony" to enhance their efforts as guides for our guests; we have a dedicated team working on projects at the Freight Shed; people are planning programs and submitting grant applications--and more. Because, despite today's blizzard conditions, it will be summer soon and that season is far too short for everything MFS does!
#weloveourvolunteers #pophamcolony #17thcenturyhistory #maritimeheritage #historyingenuitycommunity
It's all about #community. #supportlocalbusinesses who support #localnonprofits. #historyingenuitycommunity
Main Street Bath Bath Subaru JR Maxwell & Co