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...]
Video: Gem of the Bay and Wagon
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...]
2025 Wellcome Prize Winners
Yarmouth History Center is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Wellcome Prize for Student Historians. Films Film, 1st prize: Trimble's Children: The Origin of Dogs in Cinema by Kevin Carr of Yarmouth High School. Watch Kevin's film here! Papers Paper, 1st prize: Portland Head Light: Portland Harbor’s Everlasting Beacon of Safety by Ethan Sweeney of … [Read more...]
2026 Calendars
The 2026 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...]
Video: Inside the Old Meetinghouse
Learn more about the history of Yarmouth's Old Meetinghouse in this wonderful feature produced by Yarmouth Municipal Television. … [Read more...]
