Join us for a lecture this spring! All programs are free. Please note that the May lecture will be held in North Yarmouth; all others will take place at the Yarmouth History Center. The lecture series is generously sponsored by the Leon and Lisa Gorman Fund. April 24, 7:00, Yarmouth History Center (118 E Elm Street, Yarmouth) Speaker: Arthur Anderson, Associate Teaching … [Read more...]
Free Reading, April 5
Please join us at Yarmouth History Center on Friday, April 5 at 3:00 for a free public reading and presentation as participants in our spring writing workshop share their work. This 5-week workshop, led by local author Steve Langan, guided participants in exploring their personal history through the lens of illness and health. Participants will share excerpts from their new … [Read more...]
Trivia Night!
We are excited to host another edition of our popular Yarmouth Trivia Night at Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company on Wednesday, April 3. The first round of questions will start at 6:00 pm. Groups of up to six can participate and enjoy great food, drinks, and a friendly atmosphere. This community event will be a great way to engage with neighbors and friends while learning more … [Read more...]
Inside Yarmouth History: “Henry Kelsey”
Presented by Yarmouth History Center and Yarmouth Municipal Television, Inside Yarmouth History: "Henry Kelsey" explores the fascinating history of an 1844 watercolor painting of the Yarmouth-built bark Henry Kelsey. This painting by French artist Honore Pellegrin offers a window into Yarmouth's shipbuilding history and the lives of captains and their families back home. … [Read more...]
Summer Internship Available
Summer Internship Opportunity, 2024 Yarmouth Historical Society invites applications for a part-time paid summer internship at the Yarmouth History Center. This grant-funded position is open to current high school juniors attending a Yarmouth school and provides wide-ranging experience in small museum and nonprofit operations. The intern will learn about museum … [Read more...]