Coming soon: opening Friday, May 9! Join us for a free opening reception from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, May 9. Light refreshments will be served. Stop in during May and June to see the Stonewall Gallery's early summer show, Portland Street Photography, by Yarmouth photographer Chris Wriggins. The exhibit showcases Wriggins' eye for the moments of joy, unexpected … [Read more...]
Meetinghouse Open this Summer
Have you ever wanted to take a peek inside Yarmouth's historic Old Meetinghouse at 25 Hillside Street? You'll have a chance this summer! We are hosting open afternoons at the Meetinghouse on the following dates, all from 1:00-3:00 pm: Thursday, June 12 Saturday, June 28 Thursday, July 10 Saturday, July 26 Saturday, August 9 Wednesday, August … [Read more...]
The Wellcome Prize
The Trustees and staff of Yarmouth Historical Society are pleased to present The Wellcome Prize, a history competition open to high school students in Maine. Students are invited to undertake original historical research about a local history topic related to Cumberland County and write a research paper or create a film about their findings. Entries will be judged on the … [Read more...]
2024 Wellcome Prize winners
Yarmouth History Center is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Wellcome Prize for Student Historians! Films Film, 1st prize: The Battle of Portland Harbor by Adam Strobel, Kevin Carr, and Ella Cameron of Yarmouth High School. Watch here! Film, 2nd prize: The Yarmouth Clam Festival by Chris Noreika of North Yarmouth Academy. Watch … [Read more...]
2025 Calendars
The 2025 Yarmouth Historical Society calendars have arrived! Enjoy a year of historic photos from our collection and learn about Yarmouth's past. Stop by the History Center to purchase yours today or click below to order online. Calendars are $15, plus tax. $3 shipping and handling for mail orders. … [Read more...]