This event will now be held at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main Street in Yarmouth. Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Merrill Memorial Library are teaming up for a new twist on an old program. MML’s regular book discussion group, the Readers Circle, will hold occasional meetings to discuss books with historical subjects. All readers are … [Read more...]
Free film: Valley Uprising
Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Valley Uprising on Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 pm. This documentary tracks three generations of extreme rock climbers in Yosemite, as they pioneer bold climbing routes, clash with National Park authorities, and forge an … [Read more...]
Sarah Jane Wallace: Post Office Murals
Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center welcomes art historian Sarah Jane Wallace to the Fall Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17. In a talk entitled “WPA Post Office Murals in Maine,” Wallace will explore the rich, but often overlooked, history of these wall paintings created for Maine post offices during the Depression era. Sarah Jane … [Read more...]
English Country Dancing
New session begins on January 8! Curious about English Country Dancing? Please register through 317 Main (207-846-9559). You say you’ve never heard of English Country Dancing? You’re in good company, but if you’ve seen Pride and Prejudice, Emma, or Sense and Sensibility at the movies you have indeed seen it! But fear not, English Country Dancing (ECD) is not … [Read more...]
Yarm-opoly!
Will you be in town for Clam Festival? Be sure to include the History Center in your festival plans. We were inspired by this year's parade theme of board games to create YARM-OPOLY, an oversized playable version of the classic board game. Stop by the History Center between July 17 and August 10 to check it out and play a few turns with friends and family. Select Steamer the … [Read more...]
