Welcome to the Yarmouth Historical Society
located in Yarmouth Maine
Groundbreaking to take place Friday May 18th at 11:00 a.m.
The Yarmouth Historical Society is pleased to announce that TPD Construction Co. has been selected to perform the construction for the new Yarmouth History Center, a facility which is named for Barbara Bean Gorman, a member of the founding board.
Groundbreaking will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 18th at 118 E. Elm Street in Yarmouth. Work on the site, which overlooks the Royal River, will involve converting the former water district building into a museum-quality structure; an addition of approx. 1,660 square feet, and overall exterior improvements to make the building more attractive, including a new roof design to replace the flat roof, illuminated display cases, and new entrances. Designed by Scott Simons Architects of Portland, the Center will feature a gallery, office, archive room, and a classroom for educational purposes such as school programs and public lectures. This work is scheduled to be completed by November 2012.
Gallery will close June 1st
In anticipation of our upcoming move, the gallery at the Yarmouth Historical Society will close June 1st. The office will remain open during regular hours; Tuesday-Friday from 1-5. Researchers are welcome during these times. If you have a research question and are unable to come in to the office, pleae use our inquiry form under Contact Us.
Follow our Progress
In the coming year, we will be writing about the changes taking place at the Yarmouth Historical Society and our move to a new location. Go behind the scenes and see what is involved in creating a new exhibit space that will best serve the Yarmouth community.
http://creatinganewyarmouthhistorycenter.org