Ron Romano joined us at the History Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 for a talk about his newest book, Stories from Maine Cemeteries: Lives Cut Short. Thanks to Yarmouth Municipal TV, you can watch the talk here and use the window below! Maine gravestones from the 1800s were decorated with snapped flower buds, broken tree branches, and cracked columns to reveal … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting and Lecture, 10/28
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm ~ Join us at Yarmouth History Center for our Annual Meeting and Lecture on October 28 at 7:00 pm. We will begin the evening with a brief business meeting for members to elect new and renewing board members. Following the meeting, we will welcome Katie Murphy, President of the North Yarmouth Historical Society, who will share some … [Read more...]
Local Buzz Reading Series
On Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 2:45–4:00 pm, the Local Buzz Reading Series welcomes poet Kate Kearns and writer Jim Donnelly to the Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm Street, Yarmouth. The monthly Local Buzz events are co-hosted by poets Linda Aldrich and Marcia F. Brown and feature area writers of poetry and prose reading from their work. Kate Kearns is the author of … [Read more...]
Peter Merrill: Perspectives by a Mainer
On view now through October 31! We are pleased to announce the opening of the Stonewall Gallery's fall show: Perspectives by a Mainer, watercolors by Yarmouth artist Peter Merrill (1930-2024). Join us from 5:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, October 1 for a free opening reception. Light refreshments will be served. Organized by the artist's Yarmouth neighbors as a tribute to Peter … [Read more...]
Clam Festival Through the Years
Visit us under the Route One bridge near Merrill Memorial Library during this year's Clam Festival, July 17-20, 2026. We'll have a great selection of photos from past Clam Festivals on display. Click on the photos below to learn more about them. Do you recognize someone? Please let us know (info@yarmouthmehistory.org) so that we can update our records! … [Read more...]
