DATE
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EVENT
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April, 2008
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Maine's First Ship President, Bud Warren, announces a change of direction for the project.
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June - October, 2007
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The VIRGINIA exhibit provides a maritme perspective to accompany the Popham Colony Exhibit at the Maine Maritime Museum.
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May 26 - October 15, 2007
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"The Popham Colony: The First English Settlement in New England 1607-1608" An exhibit at the Maine Maritime Museum - jointly sponsored by the Maine State Museum
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Aug, 2007
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POPHAM 400: Aug 23-26: Celebration of Popham Settlement and Accomplishments
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Nov. 2006
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Two Day Symposium: "Wabanaki Indians and English Settlers: Mutual Discoveries on the Maine Coast 17th Centruy and Beyond. Nov 3, 7-9 PM, Nov. 4 9-4 PM
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Aug. 2006
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Booth at Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, Rockland
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Aug. 2006
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10 Annual Meeting and Reception of MFS. Aug 19, Phippsburg Elementary School. Reception at 6 PM. Activities, Displays, 8' rigging model of VIRGINIA. Short Business Meeting at 7:15 PM
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Jul. 2006
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Bath Heritage Days Parade: VIRGINIA model
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Jun. 2006
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2 day Early Maine History Teacher Wookshop - Phippsburg Elementary School
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Mar. 2006
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"Quiet Phase" of the Capital Campaign Started
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Sep. 2006
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Fort St. George Diggers' Reunion - Final Dig
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Aug. 2005
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August 20 Annual Meeting at Popham Chapel
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Jun. 2005
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Executive Director Named
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Sep. 2004
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Lofting of VIRGINIA Started
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Aug. 2004
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USCG Approval of Design Received
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May 2004
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Design Submitted to USCG for Approval
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Apr. 2004
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Agreement concluded to build VIRGINIA at Maine Maritime Museum
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Feb. 2004
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Robert Stevens selected as Shipwright
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Oct. 2002
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Website goes online (www.mainesfirstship.org)
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Jul. 2002
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Construction Design Started
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Feb. 2002
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Concept Design Completed
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Oct. 2000
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Site Conversion Work for Construction of Shallop
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Oct. 2000
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Working Design Concept-Study Completed
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Dec. 1999
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Concept Design Started
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Sep. 1998
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Design, Construction and Utilization Plan Adopted
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May 1997
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Incorporation as a 501c(3) Non-Profit Organization
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Dec. 1996
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Informal Planning Discussions
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