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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

118 East Elm Street, Yarmouth, Maine · 207-846-6259

New video: Yarmouth 1955-1962

June 4, 2024

Thanks to Yarmouth Municipal Television, the recording of this wonderful program is now available to view online. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00~Join us at the History Center at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, May 4 to learn more about Yarmouth during the years 1955-1962, a pivotal era for the town. These years brought a new public high school, the bridge to Cousins Island, and the … [Read more...]

Inside Yarmouth History: “Henry Kelsey”

March 7, 2024

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...]

2023 Wellcome Prize Winner

October 25, 2023

Yarmouth History Center is proud to announce the winner of the 2023 Wellcome Prize for Student Historians. First prize in the film competition goes to Chris Noreika, a student at North Yarmouth Academy, for his documentary film about the Great Portland Fire of 1866. Congratulations, Chris! Watch his award-winning film here:    The Wellcome Prize is Yarmouth … [Read more...]

Inside Yarmouth History: Mills

July 25, 2023

Presented by Yarmouth History Center and Yarmouth Municipal Television, Inside Yarmouth History: Yarmouth Mills explores the history of mills and manufacturing in Yarmouth during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn about the many industries along the Royal River and the clues that remain in the Yarmouth landscape that tell this history.    … [Read more...]

More online content!

June 30, 2023

Thanks to Yarmouth Municipal Television, many of our recent programs and exhibits are available online! Check out their YouTube channel for lectures, talks with local artists, and conversations about local history. We appreciate their support in helping to make our programs more accessible to our community of supporters. Thank you, YMTV! … [Read more...]

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