Lubec Historical Society — Local services in Lubec

We visited here on our New England trip summer of 2023. Lubec was the Sardine Capital with 28 factories, several right on this property and a lot of what is shown is of that era. The lady that was the hostess was wonderful. So knowledgeable of all the history and all the exhibits. This was very helpful because we had no idea what we were viewing, and she was able to make it all come alive for us. They even had the original “company store” in the same condition as original. The building used to be at a different, though close, location and it was moved to its present location some years later. They had a terrific display showing all that move and how it was constructed. One display showed a scam/hoax from the 1800s that showed how one man was getting gold from sea water. Without her explanation, it would not have been as clear. All in all, a...

There is quite a history beyond today’s quaint fishing village named Lubec. This museum does a nice job chronicling Lubec’s fascinating history from its birth, to sardine factory town to its current state. You will find some old photos and relics on display. It is worth a visit and the museum has been set up well. It feels new. Staff are pleasant and...

I was so impressed with the dedication and knowledgeable people I joined! They offer very fun classes and hands-on workshops. Very friendly people, a must stop even if your not really a...