Boat Building
South Bristol Discovery Boatbuilding Program
Generously funded by the Jennings Foundation
Since 1994 Maine Maritime Museum and South Bristol Elementary School have been involved in a collaborative venture which annually produces two boats constructed by the school’s eighth grade class. This innovative program has evolved over the years and now includes elements of history, science, English, and information technology.
I cannot stress strongly enough my belief that the MMM/SBS Boat Building Program is a model for education in the 21st century. It provides students an opportunity to apply the skills (both academic and social) they are learning in the classroom to a real life setting.
—Pamela J. Sperry, past principal at South Bristol School.
The strength of this program largely depends on support from the Jennings Foundation, the South Bristol Elementary School, the South Bristol parents, and the Museum’s dedicated volunteers and staff. Stop by the Museum’s Ned and Kathy Harding Boatshop on Fridays during the school year (call (207) 443-1316 ext. 0 to confirm times) or visit the South Bristol School Website to see what the students are up to this week.
Business Partners
MMM is generously supported by many sponsoring businesses.
Antiques, Crafts, Specialty Shops
- Artsake Framing Gallery
- Bath Antiques Shows
- Halcyon Yarn
- Land's End Gift Shop
- Lisa Marie's Made in Maine
- Now You're Cooking: A Cook's Emporium
- Maine Antique Dealers Association
- Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Inc.
- Winters Gone Farm and Alpaca Store
Arts & Entertainment
- Back River Music Works
- The Chocolate Church Arts Center
- Friends of DaPonte String Quartet
- Maine State Music Theatre
- Nor'easters Chorus
- The Theatre Project
Automotive
Boat Cruises & Excursions
Boatbuilding, Marine Sales & Services
- The Apprenticeshop
- BFC Marine
- Brunswick Boat Works
- East Coast Yacht Sales
- Maine Built Boats
- New Meadows Marina
- Strouts Point Wharf Company
- Yale Cordage
Dining & Catering
- 111 Maine Catering
- Admiral Steakhouse
- Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant
- Barn Door Cafe
- Beale Street Barbeque
- Belle Fete Events and Catering
- Blue Elephant Events & Catering
- Byrnes' Irish Pub
- The Cabin Restaurant
- Henry and Marty Restaurant, Catering
- Farm to Table Catering, by the owners of El Camino
- Huber's Market
- J.R. Maxwell & Company
- Kennebec Tavern and Marina
- Mae's Cafe & Bakery
- Provisions
- Red's Eats
- Robinhood Free Meetinghouse
- Sarah's Cafe and Twin Schooners Pub
- Simply Elegant Catering
- Solo Bistro Bistro
- Starlight Cafe
- Stone Cove Catering
Education, Environmental & Land Trusts
- Friends of Seguin Island
- Gulf of Maine Research Institute
- Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
- Kieve-Wavus Education,Inc.
- Maine Island Trail Association
- Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association
Energy Services
Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction
- Bath Iron Works Corporation
- Consolidated Electric Company
- Frohmiller Construction, In.c
- Lane Construction Corporation
- Reed & Reed
- Sitelines. PA
Financial, Insurance, Legal
- Anchor Capital Advisors LLC
- Bath Savings Institution
- Cross Insurance
- Holden Agency Insurance
- Moncure & Barnicle
- North & Co. Personal Financial Advisor
- PretiFlaherty
- Vigilant Capital Mgmt., LLC
Fine Woodworking Tools
Franchise
Hardware, Lumber, Contracting
Health & Community Advocacy
Lodging
- Boothbay Resort
- Bailey Island Motel
- Brewster House Bed & Breakfast
- Flagship Inn
- Hampton Inn Bath
- The Galen C. Moses House
- Harraseeket Inn
- Hilton Garden Inn Freeport
- Holiday Inn of Bath
- Inn at Bath
- Rocktide Inn
- The Topside Inn
- Sebasco Harbor Resort
- Wiscasset Motor Lodge