Bar Harbor Historical Society, Bar Harbor

Name: Bar Harbor Historical Society
Address: 33 Ledgelawn Ave, Bar Harbor, 04609-1303, United States
Telephone: +1 207-288-3807

#2 among attractions in Bar Harbor

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The Bar Harbor Historical Society is the principal historical society of Bar Harbor, Maine and Mount Desert Island. The society's museum is located in the La Rochelle mansion at 127 West Street in Bar Harbor, having moved from 33 Ledgelawn Avenue in early 2019. The 41-room property was built in 1902 for George Bowdoin. ()

Coordinates: 44°23'7"N, 68°12'28"W

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33 Ledgelawn AveBar Harbor 04609-1303 United States

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+1 207-288-3807

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Bar Harbor Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Agamont Park, Criterion Theatre, 33 Ledgelawn Avenue, Dorr Museum of Natural History.

0.4 miNE
Park
Agamont Park, Bar Harbor
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bar Harbor, Maine, Agamont Park offers a serene escape with picturesque views that embody the quaint charm of this coastal town. This well-maintained public park is a verdant oasis, perfect for tourists seeking a moment of tranquility or a...
~1630 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Criterion Theatre, Bar Harbor
8 min walk • The Criterion Theatre is a historic performance space at 35 Cottage Street in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine. Built in 1932 when Bar Harbor's summer scene was at its height, it is one of only two Art Deco theaters in the state of Maine.
~150 ftW
Church
33 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor
1 min walk • 33 Ledgelawn Avenue is an historic building in Bar Harbor, Maine, formerly St. Edward's Convent. It is an architecturally distinguished building designed by local architect Milton Stratton and built in 1917 in the Jacobethan style.
1 miNW
44°23'41"N • 68°13'21"W
Dorr Museum of Natural History, Bar Harbor
25 min walk • Natural history museum, Museum
~870 ftNE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory, Bar Harbor
5 min walk • Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory is a historic church complex at 41 Mt. Desert Street in Bar Harbor, Maine. Built over several construction campaigns between 1877 and 1938, it is fine local example of an American Shingle Style church executed in stone and wood.
~1860 ftNE
Museum
Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor
9 min walk • The Abbe Museum is a museum with two locations in Bar Harbor, Maine, on Mount Desert Island. The museum is dedicated to exploring the history and culture of Maine's Native people, the Wabanaki.
~600 ftNE
Library
Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor
3 min walk • Jesup Memorial Library is the public library of Bar Harbor, Maine. It is located in an architecturally distinguished Colonial Revival building at 34 Mount Desert Street in the town's main village.
~1820 ftNE
44°23'23"N • 68°12'16"W
Acadia National Park Tours, Bar Harbor
9 min walk • Nature and wildlife tours, Bus tours, Park
0.9 miN
Island
Bar Island, Bar Harbor
23 min walk • Bar Island is a tidal island across from Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine, United States. The uninhabited island is mostly forested in pine and birch trees and the island is now part of Acadia National Park. There are walking trails on the island.
0.5 miE
Tudor Revival architecture
John Innes Kane Cottage, Bar Harbor
13 min walk • The John Innes Kane Cottage, also known as Breakwater and Atlantique, is a historic summer estate house at 45 Hancock Street in Bar Harbor, Maine. Built in 1903-04 for John Innes Kane, a wealthy grandson of John Jacob Astor and designed by local architect Fred L.
0.6 miE
Shingle style architecture
Redwood, Bar Harbor
15 min walk • Redwood is a historic summer house at 10 Barberry Lane in Bar Harbor, Maine. Designed by William Ralph Emerson and built in 1879, it was the first Shingle style house built in Bar Harbor, and is one of the oldest of the style in the nation. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bar Harbor Historical Society open?

Bar Harbor Historical Society is open:

Monday 10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bar Harbor Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include 33 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor (1 min walk), Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor (3 min walk), Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory, Bar Harbor (5 min walk), Island Artisans, Bar Harbor (8 min walk).