Join us on Friday, January 15, from 5:30-7:00 pm, as we celebrate the opening of "January Thaw," an exhibition of new paintings by Maine artist Linda Gerson in the Stonewall Gallery. We'll have wine, cheese, and light nibbles on offer while you enjoy a vibrant selection of still lifes and florals. The reception is free and open to all. … [Read more...]
Free film: The Salt of the Earth
Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of The Salt of the Earth on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm. This Academy Award-nominated documentary examines the life and work of acclaimed Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado as he explores the planet’s landscapes, … [Read more...]
Anne Emlein: The History of Knitting
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center is pleased to host Anne Emlein, Chair of the Textiles and Fashion Design Program at the Maine College of Art, on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 pm. Emlein, an artist, designer, and educator, will speak about the history of knitting, from its early days as a handcraft to its use in the textile industry and contemporary … [Read more...]
Margaret Gaertner: Preserving Modern Architecture
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center welcomes Historic Building Consultant Margaret Gaertner on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm. Gaertner will speak about the challenges and opportunities in preserving works of modern architecture. This event is free for members of Yarmouth Historical Society and $5 for all others. The lecture series is sponsored by the … [Read more...]
Lucinda Hannington: Women in Revivalist Religion
Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center is pleased to host Lucinda Hannington, Director of Education and Visitor Services at Victoria Mansion, on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm. Hannington, who earned her MA in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine, will speak about “Keepers of the Faith: Women in Revivalist Religion.” This event is … [Read more...]