📜 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.