Merrymeeting Bay has played a role in human history for thousands of years. Begin your study of that history here, and add to it as your research develops!
Merrymeeting Bay's Role in History
A Quick History of Merrymeeting Bay
A Time Line of Merrymeeting Bay History
Historical Resources Around Merrymeeting Bay
Industrial History of Merrymeeting Bay
Everyday Life Around Merrymeeting Bay
Oral Histories of Merrymeeting Bay
Digital Archive: Merrymeeting Bay Project
(Oral Histories)
Bowdoinham History
Kennebec Range Lights
Lost Lighthouse Found
(The Abagadasset Point Range Lights)
History of New Meadows River Area
- adapted from
Meadowsweet & Its Rich Historical Environment
by William C. Purington
Twice a Day Island:
An article about the canal that once connected the New Meadows and Kennebec Rivers
Head towards
the bay!
Updated August 24, 2009
the bay!