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'''The South Portland Historical Society''' is a [[nonprofit]] organization dedicated to preserving the social, commercial and cultural heritage of [[South Portland, Maine]]. |
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==General Information== |
==General Information== |
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The society was established in 1964 as the South Portland Cape Elizabeth Historical Society. It was renamed as the South Portland Historical Society in 2003 to emphasize its role as the historical society of the city of South Portland.<ref>{{cite web | title=South Portland Historical Society Mission | url=http://southportland.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={024280B0-9B1D-418B-8F3C-93E6692FB595} }}</ref> |
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55 Bug Light Park<br /> |
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The Society currently operates a museum and a gift shop, and it has published several books and DVDs relating to South Portland's history.<ref>{{cite web | title=South Portland Historical Society Museum Store | url=http://www.barrenhillbooks.com/sphistory/}}</ref> The current director for the society is Kathy DiPhilippo and its president is Linda Eastman.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}} |
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South Portland, Maine 04106<br /> |
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207-767-7299 <ref>{{cite web | title=South Portland Historical Society | url=http://www.sphistory.org}}</ref> |
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The South Portland Historical Society was established in 1964. Originally known as the South Portland Cape Elizabeth Historical Society, the organization was renamed the South Portland Historical Society in 2003, to clarify its role as the historical society of the city of South Portland. <ref>{{cite web | title=South Portland Historical Society Mission | url=http://southportland.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={024280B0-9B1D-418B-8F3C-93E6692FB595}}}</ref> The Society currently operates the South Portland Historical Society Museum and Giftshop at Bug Light Park in South Portland. Research materials are housed at the South Portland City hall as well as the Museum, as the Society’s relocation is still in progress. The Current Historical Society Director is Kathy DiPhilippo and the Society President is Linda Eastman. |
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==Publications== |
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Several books and films have been published in behalf of the Society, and also personally by Director Kathy Diphilippo, and are available for purchase at the Society’s Giftshop.<ref>{{cite web | title=South Portland Historical Society Museum Store | url=http://www.barrenhillbooks.com/sphistory/}}</ref> |
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Book titles include: |
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*South Portland historical Society Members’ Choice Cookbook |
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*The Many Villages of South Portland, Maine |
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*South Portland: A Nostalgic Look at our Neighborhood Stores (DiPhilippo) |
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DVD’s include: |
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*History Of Ferry Village |
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*An Evening Chat: Cushing’s point and Ferry Village Before and During World War II |
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*An Evening Chat: Broadview Park |
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*An Evening Chat: The South Portland Shipyards of World War II |
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==Relocation== |
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Due to space and storage restrictions the Historical Society began relocating, in the Summer of 2009, to the Cushing’s Point House which has recently been moved from its original location to Bug Light Park, in South Portland. The Society was previously located in the basement of South Portland City Hall, on Cottage Road in South Portland. The Cushing’s Point house was donated to the South Portland Historical Society from the Portland Pipeline Corporation.<ref>{{cite web | title=South Portland Historical Society Cushing's Point | url=http://www.southportland.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B2BB64E77-F9EC-4AE8-9ACB-CAB0F7C50786%7D}}</ref> |
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==South Portland Historical Society Museum== |
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The South Portland Historical Society Museum is located at the Society's headquarters at 55 Bug Light Park, South Portland. The Curator is Joanne Langerman. The new museum will have a permanent exhibit of shipyard artifacts (it is just a stones throw from the Shipyard Memorial at Bug Light Park) there are also multiple rooms that can be used for changing exhibits dealing wit aspects of South Portland History.<ref>{{cite web | title=South Portland Historical Society Permanent Home | url=http://www.southportland.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B2BB64E77-F9EC-4AE8-9ACB-CAB0F7C50786%7D}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.sphistory.org/ South Portland Historical Society Official Website] |
*[http://www.sphistory.org/ South Portland Historical Society Official Website] |
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*[http://www.mainememory.net/ Maine Memory Network] |
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*[http://www.southportland.org/ City of South Portland] |
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[[Category:History of New England]] |
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[[Category:History museums in Maine]] |
[[Category:History museums in Maine]] |
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[[Category:Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area]] |
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[[Category:Museums in Cumberland County, Maine]] |
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Revision as of 22:42, 4 November 2009
General Information
55 Bug Light Park
South Portland, Maine 04106
207-767-7299 [1]
The South Portland Historical Society was established in 1964. Originally known as the South Portland Cape Elizabeth Historical Society, the organization was renamed the South Portland Historical Society in 2003, to clarify its role as the historical society of the city of South Portland. [2] The Society currently operates the South Portland Historical Society Museum and Giftshop at Bug Light Park in South Portland. Research materials are housed at the South Portland City hall as well as the Museum, as the Society’s relocation is still in progress. The Current Historical Society Director is Kathy DiPhilippo and the Society President is Linda Eastman.
Publications
Several books and films have been published in behalf of the Society, and also personally by Director Kathy Diphilippo, and are available for purchase at the Society’s Giftshop.[3]
Book titles include:
- South Portland historical Society Members’ Choice Cookbook
- The Many Villages of South Portland, Maine
- South Portland: A Nostalgic Look at our Neighborhood Stores (DiPhilippo)
DVD’s include:
- History Of Ferry Village
- An Evening Chat: Cushing’s point and Ferry Village Before and During World War II
- An Evening Chat: Broadview Park
- An Evening Chat: The South Portland Shipyards of World War II
Relocation
Due to space and storage restrictions the Historical Society began relocating, in the Summer of 2009, to the Cushing’s Point House which has recently been moved from its original location to Bug Light Park, in South Portland. The Society was previously located in the basement of South Portland City Hall, on Cottage Road in South Portland. The Cushing’s Point house was donated to the South Portland Historical Society from the Portland Pipeline Corporation.[4]
South Portland Historical Society Museum
The South Portland Historical Society Museum is located at the Society's headquarters at 55 Bug Light Park, South Portland. The Curator is Joanne Langerman. The new museum will have a permanent exhibit of shipyard artifacts (it is just a stones throw from the Shipyard Memorial at Bug Light Park) there are also multiple rooms that can be used for changing exhibits dealing wit aspects of South Portland History.[5]