Ted South is speaking as part of our #SummerLectureSeries at 7pm tonight: An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Popham Colony, held at the Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial Street. Why not come early--before 6pm--and grab a bite to eat from our new Wednesday neighbor Kabayan Philippine Food, sit in the park & relax. It's summertime; make the most of it.
Photo of Ted courtesy of Keith Spiro: photo of Kabayan food truck thanks to Main Street Bath. #summerinmaine #pophamcolony #pophamcolonyarchaeologicaldig #community #historyingenuitycommunity
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Join MFS TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 15, at 7pm for "An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Popham Colony." Former history professor and MFS volunteer Ted South shares what archaeologists do and how they do it while introducing the digs that confirmed the location of the 1607-08 Popham Colony.
Our Summer Lecture Series is held at the historic Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial Street, alongside the Kennebec River--come join us!! More details on this talk, the series, and past recordings is available at mfship.org/events.
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This week an update to our open hours: We will be open for visitors on Thursday & Saturday, July 16 & 18, 10am-3pm as usual. We will be closed during the day on Friday, July 17, due to staffing shortage; however, we will be open 4-7pm on Friday for Bath Art Walk. #bathartwalk2026 #pophamcolony #17thcenturyhistory #mainehistory #historyingenuitycommunity
It's Bath Art Walk time again! We are hosting a special guest artist on the third Friday of the month, June, July, August, & September, during the walk 4-7pm. This month it's Mike Foster on Friday, July 17. Make sure your walk includes a stroll down to the Bath Freight Shed at 27 Commercial Street. Join us!
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The Summer Lecture Series continues with MFS Volunteer and former professor of European history and material culture (archaeology, art & architecture), Ted South. Ted's talk both introduces the archaeological dig at the Popham Colony site and provides background for next week's talk by Arthur Spiess of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. Come join us this Wednesday, July 15.
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Skipper Lufkin
Virginia with its tan bark sails is drawing large crowds. Meet our docents at the pier 6 sign and we will get you on board!