Due to a last minute staff shortage, we will be closed today July 5th, 2026.
The Jane Stevens’ Sagadahoc Heritage Center will be open again this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am to 3pm. See you then’
Happy Birthday, USA!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July.
As always, thanks to Russ Bolt for this lovely shot.
Not much of a ship
I can't imagine sailing across the Atlantic in a boat that small.
Happy 4th Virginia and crew.
It was awesome to sail into Cabbage Island, and then Boothbay Harbor with you and many other windjammers last week. I was aboard the Schooner Lewis R. French
Went right in front of our house!
Awesome pics!
Anne Fisk Wilce
Representing at the parade!
Totally Awesome 🇺🇸
Come wish the USA a Happy 250th with MFS on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Our yard and the deck of Virginia have a great view of the Heritage Days fireworks!
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Due to the extreme heat, and to ensure the safety of our volunteers, staff, and visitors we will be closing the Jane Stevens’ Sagadahoc Heritage Center and Virginia at 1pm today, Thursday July 2nd.
We will be open 10 to 3 Friday July 3rd, Saturday July 4th, and Sunday July 5th.
Our little corner of Bath is being transformed for a few days so that Main Street Bath can bring you the latest edition of Heritage Days. The carnival is settling in around us and food trucks and vendors will be popping up here along Commercial Street and in the Bath City Park. You can get all the details at visitbath.com to plan which performances to attend, which goodies to eat, which activities to enjoy... We will be here our regular hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday (7/2, 3, 4) 10am-3pm and we will be open for visitors on Sunday as well, though without access to the ship as we prepare for our big Boston trip. We still have some room left in the boatyard and on Virginia for watching the fireworks on Saturday: mfship.org/4thofjuly
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Limited tickets are available to join MFS onboard Virginia or in the boatyard 8-10pm on Saturday, July 4, for a memorable celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday! Bring a picnic, a chair or blanket, and settle in along the waterfront to enjoy one of the best views in Bath as fireworks light up the sky over the river.
Reservations Required: Space is limited; advance reservations are required. Details & Tickets at mfship.org/4thofjuly. Tickets include access to a cash bar with wine & craft beers + admission to our museum during regular hours on July 4.
VIP Fireworks Viewing Aboard Virginia, $250 per person; General Admission – Freight Shed Yard, Adults: $50, Children (12 & Under): $25
All proceeds support Maine’s First Ship’s educational programs, preservation efforts, and the continued operation of Virginia. Let’s celebrate history, ingenuity, and community together.
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