Settlement Patterns and Yarmouth’s Beginnings
The area that would become Yarmouth is in the homeland of the Abenaki Nation, part of the Wabanaki Confederacy, and has long been valued by Wabanaki communities for the natural features that define the coastal land, with its easy access to the rich resources and opportunities offered by both river and ocean. . Read more…
Shipbuilding in Yarmouth
In 1874, there were twelve vessels launched from Yarmouth shipyards. The protected harbor at the mouth of the Royal River provided an ideal location for shipbuilding. Read more…
Royal River and the Mill
Starting in 1674 when the earliest known mill was erected, the Royal River has had a lasting impact on the community of Yarmouth. Read more…
Coming into the Twentieth Century
Yarmouth at the turn of the twentieth century was growing and changing. Brickyard Hollow was filled in with the black ash from the paper mill in an effort to unify the two villages. Read more…
About the Weathervane
One of our most prominent – and treasured – artifacts on display at the Yarmouth History Center is the Flaming Arrow Weathervane. Read more…
