Keywords: George Popham
Item 66463
Fort Popham, Phippsburg, ca. 1935
Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1935 Location: Phippsburg Media: Linen texture postcard
Item 55345
Recreated bellarmine jug, Popham Colony, ca. 1600
Contributed by: Maine State Museum Date: circa 1600 Location: Phippsburg Media: Pottery
Exhibit
George Popham and a group of fellow Englishmen arrived at the mouth of the Kennebec River, hoping to trade with Native Americans, find gold and other valuable minerals, and discover a Northwest passage. In 18 months, the fledgling colony was gone.
Exhibit
South Portland's Wartime Shipbuilding
Two shipyards in South Portland, built quickly in 1941 to construct cargo ships for the British and Americans, produced nearly 270 ships in two and a half years. Many of those vessels bore the names of notable Mainers.
Site Page
"Known as the Popham or Sagadahock Colony, it barely lasted a year, from 1607-1608. The region was also impacted by the 1621 grant given by the…"
Site Page
"“The Paradox of Sagadahoc: The Popham Colony, 1607-1608.” Early American Studies 12, no. 1 (Winter 2014): 1-35. Champlain, Samuel de."
Story
A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker
Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference
