In 2024, the town will commemorate the 175th anniversary of Yarmouth’s incorporation in 1849, when Yarmouth as we know it today split off from North Yarmouth to become an independent town. Incorporated in 1680, the earlier town of “Ancient” North Yarmouth encompassed quite a large area around Casco Bay and parts further inland and included the modern-day towns of Yarmouth, … [Read more...]
New video: Yarmouth 1955-1962
Thanks to Yarmouth Municipal Television, the recording of this wonderful program is now available to view online. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 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 … [Read more...]
The Wellcome Prize
Entries are now closed for the 2024 Wellcome Prize. Stay tuned for details about next year's competition! The Trustees and staff of Yarmouth Historical Society are pleased to present The Wellcome Prize, a history competition open to high school students in Maine. Students are invited to undertake original historical research about a local history topic related to Cumberland … [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...]
2023 Wellcome Prize Winner
Yarmouth History Center is proud to announce the winner of the 2023 Wellcome Prize for Student Historians. First prize in the film competition goes to Chris Noreika, a student at North Yarmouth Academy, for his documentary film about the Great Portland Fire of 1866. Congratulations, Chris! Watch his award-winning film here: The Wellcome Prize is Yarmouth … [Read more...]
