The Friendship Museum
Located in the town of Friendship, Maine the Friendship Museum preserves and presents the rich local history of the community to the public. First known as the Meduncook Plantation, Friendship was settled in the mid-18th century and incorporated as the Town of Friendship in 1807. Many of its earliest residents were descendants of the original Plymouth pilgrims. The museum features a significant collection artifacts and documents of a traditional seafaring community. Many of the artifacts relate to seafaring: ship models, shipbuilding tools, an impressive collection of half-hulls, lobster and fishing gear, and plans for fishing boats and sailing sloops. Historic documents include old town records letters, journals, diaries, books, and pamphlets. Other items include paintings, drawings, vintage photographs and postcards. One of the smallest Maine museums, the small brick schoolhouse that houses the museum is itself a artifact. Measuring 20 by 25 feet, it a typical one-room mid-19th century schoolhouse. The building served as a grammar school from 1851 to 1923. The museum is located at 1 Martin Point Road, Friendship, Maine 04547 and is open from the last Saturday in June to Columbus Day. Admission is free; “donations are welcome.”