Saturday, May 4, 1:00~Join us at the History Center at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, May 4 to learn more about Yarmouth during the years 1955-1962, a pivotal era for the town. These years brought a new public high school, the bridge to Cousins Island, and the arrival of the interstate, all of which changed the way people lived and worked in Yarmouth. Come hear from a panel of speakers, … [Read more...]
Trivia Night! Now 5/6
This event has been rescheduled to Monday, May 6 at 6:00 at Brickyard Hollow Brewing. We are excited to host another edition of our popular Yarmouth Trivia Night at Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company on Monday, May 6. The first round of questions will start at 6:00 pm. Groups of up to six can participate and enjoy great food, drinks, and a friendly atmosphere. This … [Read more...]
Spring 2024 Lecture Series
Join us for a lecture this spring! All programs are free. Please note that the May lecture will be held in North Yarmouth at 6:00pm; all others will take place at the Yarmouth History Center at 7:00pm. The lecture series is generously sponsored by the Leon and Lisa Gorman Fund. April 24, 7:00, Yarmouth History Center (118 E Elm Street, Yarmouth) Speaker: Arthur … [Read more...]
Inside Yarmouth History: “Henry Kelsey”
Presented by Yarmouth History Center and Yarmouth Municipal Television, Inside Yarmouth History: "Henry Kelsey" explores the fascinating history of an 1844 watercolor painting of the Yarmouth-built bark Henry Kelsey. This painting by French artist Honore Pellegrin offers a window into Yarmouth's shipbuilding history and the lives of captains and their families back home. … [Read more...]
Summer Internship Available
Summer Internship Opportunity, 2024 Yarmouth Historical Society invites applications for a part-time paid summer internship at the Yarmouth History Center. This grant-funded position is open to current high school juniors attending a Yarmouth school and provides wide-ranging experience in small museum and nonprofit operations. The intern will learn about museum … [Read more...]