Maine's First Ship
History, Ingenuity, Community
Mission
Maine’s First Ship strives to use our reconstruction of the 1607 pinnace Virginia to immerse the public in an exploration of the region’s early history, craftsmanship, and relationships, and their impact on our community and environment today.
Ruling year
1998
President
Orman Hines
Main address
P O Box 231
Bath, ME 04530 USA
EIN
04-3364532
NTEE code
Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (A20)
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Summer & Fall at the Freight Shed
We offer seasonal programs which include visits to the Popham Colony site, cultural events such as lectures and performances, themed social gatherings including dinners, and hands-on activities such as model boat building and knot tying. We also maintain a space that can be used by community groups for educational and community building efforts.
Jane Stevens Visitor Center
The Jane Stevens Visitor Center is located in the Bath Freight Shed in Bath Maine. It has exibits about the history and archaeology of the 1607-08 Popham Colony, 17th Century boatbulding and navigation, and of the 21st century reconstruction of the pinnace Virginia. Inside the freight shed is Virginia's rigging. Outside and in the boat shed Virginia is now under construction, but will soon be at the wharf. Visitors are encouraged to walk the deck of Virginia
Reconstructing Virginia
The core of our work is inviting people to visit the vessel under construction to participate or observe while being able to hear stories and ask questions about the 17th century Popham Colony. This central feature of our organization invites curious folks in - some as volunteers & some as visitors - and it allows us to engage folks from across the nation and the world in discussions of early exploration, colonization, maritime heritage and more.
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Maine's First Ship
Board of directorsas of 12/05/2022
Orman Hines
Retired Food Service Director
Term: 2015 - 2023
Jeremy Blaiklock
Boatbuider & Landscape Designer
Lori Benson
Museum Studies Educator
Allison Helpler
Representative in Maine House
Merry Chapin
Retired Teacher
Dorsey Harrison
Retired Database Marketer
Paul Johnson
Retired Head of School
Will Neilson
Retired Lawyer & Business Owner
Jim Nelson
Rigger & Author
Jim Parmentier
Retired Medical University Professor
Ed Rogers
Business Owner
Dan Sortwell
Business Owner
Rown Wagner
Business Owner
Michael Walton
VP of First Federal Savings
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
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