*The Cemetery Talk and Walk with Ron Romano has been canceled. Unfortunately, due to a funeral service at the Meeting House and in the cemetery itself on September 14, the area will not be available for our program. We are sorry to have to cancel this event. We'll post here if we are able to reschedule it for a future date.* … [Read more...]
Volunteers Needed
From the Town of Yarmouth's website: October 4, 2017 - In an effort to recognize, preserve, and enhance the community’s historic resources, the Town of Yarmouth will be conducting an Architectural Survey of historic homes, civic structures, and commercial buildings in the village over the next year. “This is a wonderful opportunity to document Yarmouth’s older homes and … [Read more...]
Save the date
Coming this fall! Enjoy "Cocktails at the Camp" on Friday, November 17 and help support the mission of Yarmouth Historical Society. We'll have tasty hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktails, a fabulous door prize, and live music, all within the historic surroundings of Camp Hammond on Main Street in Yarmouth. Stay tuned for more details. Interested in being a … [Read more...]
Special exhibits for Clam Festival
On view through August! Visit the Yarmouth History Center this summer and enjoy our new art and history exhibits, including an exhibit about Bustins Island guest-curated by Miriam and Charles Butts of Falmouth. Bustins Island, Casco Bay: A Constant in a Sea of Change captures the essence of an island that has maintained its character as a restful summer community since the … [Read more...]
Fall 2017 Lecture Series
Coming to the History Center in Fall 2017: Tuesday, September 19, 7:00 pm ~ Joe Hall, Associate Professor of History at Bates College Monday, October 16, 7:00 pm ~ Ian Fowler, Director of the Osher Map Library and Library Digital Initiatives Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 pm ~ Jan Eakins, cultural historian and teacher at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute … [Read more...]