Coming Events
October 27, 2016 - The History of Apples in Maine
7:30 pm (Berwick Academy)
Maine has a long and rich apple tradition. Apple historian and orchardist John Bunker will take a look back to where we came from and a look forward to where we might be headed.
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Can you imagine Ichabod?
It's here! The new book on local history, Imagining Ichabod: My Journey into 18th-Century America Through History, Food, and a Georgian House, by Paula Bennett, is now available at the Counting House Museum.
Read about Gen. Ichabod Goodwin's Old Fields home in South Berwick, Maine
Researching her eighteenth-century home in South Berwick inspired Paula to write Imagining Ichabod. She weaves historic recipes throughout the text, which includes archaeological dig discoveries from the property, along with details about its chronology and the history of the families who lived there. Photographer Sandy Agrafiotis produced many of the color interior and exterior photos.
The book, priced at $30, is hardcover with 60 full-color photographs and 25 adapted historic recipes.
New Development Director
OBHS is happy to announce the hiring of Cari Quater, as our part-time Development Director. Cari will work with us on publicity, programs, membership, and volunteer recruitment. Cari is an independent marketing consultant for small businesses, and has a background in fundraising and volunteer management through her 3 years with the South Berwick Library's capital campaign. Contact Cari at 207-451-7672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions, ideas, or enthusiasm for our future!
Summer Exhibit on South Berwick Trade, Revolution, and Manufacturing
The Counting House Museum is currently offering an exhibit that combines three different displays produced in the past few years by the historical society, including one funded by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council.
The Counting House is on the corner of Main and Liberty Streets. Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm through October, and year round by appointment. Admission is by donation.
As a new feature, the museum offers children the chance to hoist signal flags using a block and tackle actually used aboard a Seacoast vessel, and search the museum on a scavenger hunt. Visitors are also invited to peruse local history reference books and archives.
