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We're now OPEN FOR THE SEASON!
Business Hours
Open Daily in July and August Noon - 5pm (Other times by appointment)
If you need to reach us, please call us at (207) 863-4410 or email at vhhissoc@myfairpoint.net
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2011 Summer Exhibit
CARVING A PLACE IN THE FOX ISLANDS THE LIFE AND WORK OF J. MURRAY HOWE II
On display are some of Howe's carvings done between 1885 and 1920, his design books brought to the U.S. by Howe's father-in-law, and photos of his carvings done in Thorofare homes on Vinalhaven and North Haven.
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4th of July Treasure Hunt Results!
If you know where Devil's Rock, the Old Independence Road or the Dog Pound were, or where Selma Anderson, Hod Stillwell or a famous musician lived, or even where Senter Crane's was and what the initials 'G.A.R.' stood for, you might have been able to finish strong in this years 4th of July Treasure Hunt!!
This years Hunt was very competitive and every second counted! Here are the results!
1st place: (82min 13sec.) Mike B., Lorraine B., Joe B. Paul C., Hillary B. and Chad G. 2nd place: (131 min 38sec) Darlene Y., Marc C., Sharon P., Wayne B. and Larry H. 3rd place: (139 min 54 sec) Jean T., Kevin H., Haven S., Dallas A., and Tracie M.
Thank you to all 7 teams for participating! Don't regret missing all the fun -- Start getting your team ready for next year!
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Reminiscences: Remember When... A Collection of Oral Histories
Limited Quantites Available Come get your copy before they're gone!!
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