Thompson Ice House Harvesting Museum
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Preserving the tradition of ice harvesting from Thompson Pond since 1826, now a working museum in South Bristol, Maine.

📜 Historic facility preserving traditional ice harvesting in Maine.
🔍 Located in South Bristol, Maine, on Thompson Pond, it's a site of continuous ice harvesting since 1826, now a working museum.

Why Go

🧊 Witness traditional ice harvesting in winter (specifically February's annual event)🍦 Enjoy hand-cranked ice cream in summer (at the July social)👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Participate in community events and historical reenactments📚 Learn about Maine's unique 19th-century ice trade history

Why Avoid

🗓️ Seasonal operation, check specific event dates and museum hours🥶 Winter harvest events can be cold

Cost

💰 Donations graciously accepted.

Hours

🕒 Museum: July-August, Fridays & Saturdays 1pm-4pm.
🕒 Annual Ice Harvest: February (President's Day Weekend).
🕒 Annual Ice Cream Social: July.

Getting There

🅿️ Free parking lot available off ME-129.

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