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South Portland Historical Society Museum, South Portland

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The museum is open daily, May 1 thru end of October; and other times, by appointment. The museum offers a variety of exhibits, including the history of the WWII Liberty shipyards in South Portland, local lighthouses and their keepers, South Portland's and Maine's involvement in the Civil War, the sardine canning industry, historic horse racing tracks, and more. One exhibit uses a local neighborhood to show how the invention and increased use of the automobile has changed American neighborhoods.
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  • Ran across this nice little museum while checking out lighthouses nearby . Nice collection of artifacts regarding the lighthouses and other historical pieces related to the area. Wonderful... 
    Ran across this nice little museum while checking out lighthouses nearby . Nice collection of artifacts regarding the lighthouses and other historical pieces related to the area. Wonderful...  more »
  • It is very fun, interesting and educational musuem. The staff is very nice, friendly and knowledge about history. 
    It is very fun, interesting and educational musuem. The staff is very nice, friendly and knowledge about history.  more »
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  • Staff was amazing! Really good information and assistance! The museum has its own parking and there are a lot of really cute items in the gift shop area. Very cozy location.
  • Friendly staff with a wealth of local historical information. I highly recommend visiting the museum. Admission is free, donations encouraged. Don't let this small gem of history disappear.

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