Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm ~ Join the Yarmouth Historical Society at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 14 as we welcome Jan Eakins to our ongoing Lecture Series. In a talk entitled “Raw Beef and Rusty Pork: Yarmouth, Freeport and the California Gold Rush,” Eakins will share stories of local families’ experiences during the gold rush of the 1840s and ‘50s. Jan Eakins has … [Read more...]

Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 pm ~Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Overburden on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 pm. This film explores the social, environmental, and economic complexities of coal country through the unlikely partnership between a pro-coal activist and an environmentalist. The film will … [Read more...]

Monday, October 16 at 7:00 pm ~ Join the Yarmouth Historical Society as we welcome Ian Fowler to our ongoing Lecture Series. Fowler, who is Director of the Osher Map Library on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Campus, will present an illustrated talk entitled “Yarmouth in New England: Patterns of Settlement in Early Maps.” October 16 is also the date of … [Read more...]

Our walking tour at Old Ledge Cemetery is coming up this SATURDAY, October 14 at 1:00. Please note that our recent newsletter incorrectly listed the day as Sunday. Our apologies for the error. Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 pm ~ Join Yarmouth Historical Society and genealogist Victoria Thomas for a walking tour of historic Old Ledge Cemetery on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at … [Read more...]

As part of Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, you’re invited to discover the Royal River and enter to win a 2018 Maine State Park pass. Beginning on Saturday, September 30 and continuing through the month of October, explore five beautiful locations along the river in Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, New Gloucester, and Durham. Enjoy the hikes, learn about local history, and have fun … [Read more...]