Our Organization

The Penobscot Maritime Heritage Association is a Maine non-profit corporation that includes the historical ports of the lower Penobscot River Basin: Bangor, Brewer, Bucksport, Castine, Frankfort, Hampden, Orland, Orrington, Penobscot, Prospect, Searsport, Stockton Springs, Verona Island and Winterport.

Our Mission

The mission of the Penobscot Maritime Heritage Association is to provide an historical perspective of the Penobscot River Basin utilizing the collective energy of its citizens to create educational programs which expand awareness of tourism opportunities in Coastal Maine and draw attention to the contemporary enterprises that drive the economies of our towns.

4-Port Loop

The PMHA will help organize, coordinate and actively promote multi-community events collectively called the 4-Port Loop celebration, which focuses attention on the maritime history and heritage in the lower Penobscot River basin communities, both past and present. For more information, visit 4PortLoop.me

The Penobscot Maritime Heritage Association (PMHa), incorporated on November 4, 2019, is a State of Maine non-profit organization consisting of citizens from Penobscot, Hancock, and Waldo Counties representing a broad coalition of civic and business leaders (with connections to various historical societies, economic development committees, chambers of commerce, and tourism supporters). This team began in late summer 2019 as a small core group with a desire "to do something" to recognize Maine's 200th birthday. A mission statement was drafted and approved by the new Board of Directors and other members in mid- September.

Locals and tourists alike will be encouraged to travel to the 4-Port Loop communities and all the adjoining towns and historical societies in between that are participating in this regional celebration. This multi-day celebration of Maine'smaritime heritage will result in many overnight stays of tourists in area hotels and motels and be a tremendous boost to the region's economies.

Penobscot Maritime

Heritage Association

P.O. Box 123

Orrington, Maine 04474

Leave message or text: 207-745-7748

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