Thursday, December 5 at 7:00pm at Yarmouth History Center. Free and open to all! "Unforgettable stories of bravery, risk, and passion." Join us at Yarmouth History Center on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 as we host local author Robin Foster in conversation about her new book Grit and Ghosts: Following the Trail of Eight Tenacious Women across a Century (Bison … [Read more...]
Stroll Haunted Yarmouth
October 18-20 and 25-27 ~ Yarmouth Historical Society is thrilled to support Royal River Community Players' production of the annual Stroll Haunted Yarmouth. This year's performance features all-new stories drawn from Yarmouth's past, focusing on the Baptist Cemetery and the Old Meetinghouse on Hillside Street. Please visit Royal River Community Players for full program … [Read more...]
Celebrate 175 on 8/20!
Yarmouth is turning 175 years old on August 20, 2024! Did you know that Yarmouth used to be part of North Yarmouth? Citizens of the two towns voted to split in the summer of 1849 and the act incorporating Yarmouth as an independent town took effect on August 20, 1849. Read more about the split of the towns here. Come celebrate this historic event with us at the Old … [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...]
Meetinghouse Open this Summer
Have you ever wanted to take a peek inside Yarmouth's historic Old Meetinghouse at 25 Hillside Street? You'll have a chance this summer! We are hosting open afternoons at the Meetinghouse on June 15, June 27, July 13, July 25, August 7, and August 24, all from 1:00-3:00pm. Stop by to chat with a docent about the history of this beautifully preserved landmark … [Read more...]
