Summer Internship Opportunity, 2025 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...]
Trivia Night!
We are excited to host another edition of our popular Yarmouth Trivia Night at Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company on Wednesday, April 9. 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 community event will be a great way to engage with neighbors and friends while learning more … [Read more...]
Art Quilts Maine
On view now! Looking for a dose of bright color as we await the arrival of spring? We are thrilled to welcome back the members of Art Quilts Maine! Stop by the Stonewall Gallery from March 7 through April 26 to see the latest works from these talented artists. For this show, members were challenged to explore fabric traditions from around the world. The result is a panoply … [Read more...]
Celebrate Sandy!
Join us at the History Center in March for a fun and free special program for young kids and their families! We will be celebrating Sandy the Mechanical Horse and learning about toys in history! Saturday, March 15, 10:00-11:00am: Celebrate Sandy the Mechanical Horse Take a selfie with Sandy and earn a ride token to save for another time Make a clothespin doll and a … [Read more...]
2024 Wellcome Prize winners
Yarmouth History Center is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Wellcome Prize for Student Historians! Films Film, 1st prize: The Battle of Portland Harbor by Adam Strobel, Kevin Carr, and Ella Cameron of Yarmouth High School. Watch here! Film, 2nd prize: The Yarmouth Clam Festival by Chris Noreika of North Yarmouth Academy. Watch … [Read more...]
