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...]

 Summer Internship Opportunity, 2026 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...]

We are excited to host another edition of our popular Yarmouth Trivia Night at Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 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 … [Read more...]

Learn about the history of Yarmouth's Gem of the Bay hotel and the surprising survival story of its wagonette in this wonderful feature produced by Yarmouth Municipal Television. For further reading about the Gem of the Bay, check out our Fall 2025 newsletter.   … [Read more...]