About Us
Mission
Dedicated to the preservation, documentation, and presentation of the history of the Town of Southwest Harbor since, and prior to incorporation as a Town in 1905.
501(c)(3) Status
The IRS has determined that "The Southwest Harbor Historical Society" is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c). Contributions to the Society are deductible under section 170 of the Code. The Effective Date of Exemption is 13 October 2004.
Federal Employer ID: 20-2072613
Museum Location
In the heart of the town of Southwest Harbor, in Harbor House (the old yellow schoolhouse), inside the Chamber of Commerce office. Open whenever the Chamber is open.
Mailing Address
SWHHS, POB 272, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679
Telephone
(207) 244-9264
Email
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Officers
Phil Whitney, President
Janet Patton, Vice President
Wayne Patton, Treasurer
Aimee Williams, Secretary
Board of Directors
Becky Burnham
John Burnham
Rebecca Carlson
Karen Craig
Bob Davis
Kathe Falt
Bruce Komusin
Bernie Mauger
Joe Marshall
Diana Pinkham
Fred Pinkham
Ralph Stanley
Warren Worcester
Gift of Documents/Artifacts to the Society
