| Searsport Historical Society |
| The Searsport Historical Society devotes itself to retaining and maintaining the memories and artifacts associated with the rich history and heritage of the small but very special community of Searsport Maine. |
Located on the Sears island Road in Searsport, Maine Part of the allure to save the Crary / Carlin / Coleman house is in the nature of its use in the past and a portion of the community it represents. We have a renowned museum in our town that focuses on the maritime history of Searsport, as well as the seafaring heritage around the world. While the town is rich in seafaring history and is known for it's ship building and Sea Captains, there were many other businesses and industries located in the town that supported the locals. Some of those trades included an iron foundry where anchors, chains, and stoves were forged, at least two brick yards, a cooper mill that produced barrels and buckets, several lumber mills, an ice business, a spool mill, a sash and blind factory, farms, a recreation center that catered to tourists, hotels, a variety of merchants, a livery stable, blacksmith, a newspaper and a fertilizer plant. While many of these businesses were established to support the growing shipbuilding industry, they also supported the growing population of the town in general. When the heyday of shipbuilding ceased, the town continued to thrive as an active community and remains a wonderful place to live and raise a family. |
Crary- Carlin- Coleman House Circa 1830
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