Paper Mill Museum in Bucksport Now Open

After years of preparation and planning, the Bucksport Paper Mill Museum held a Grand Opening event on Sunday, October 12, at 4 Mariner Way, Bucksport. The restoration crew has been hard at work, transforming the former mill gatehouse building into a museum celebrating Bucksport’s papermaking heritage. The paper mill in Bucksport, Maine was built in 1930 and closed in December 2014.

The mill became known for producing high quality paper that was used in many national and international publications. Items on display at the museum include historical photographs and artifacts from throughout the mill’s history. Educational displays will teach visitors about the history of the mill, how paper was made, and the people who were a part of the papermaking process. Among the artifacts on display at the museum are heirloom lunch baskets and pails carried by former mill workers. The museum will be a space for former mill workers and their families, community members, and visitors to gather and remember the paper mill and the important role it played in the Bucksport community for many years.

To learn more visit https://www.bucksportmuseums.org/