On view now! Stop in to see our newest exhibit, Keep Me Posted: Yarmouth's Seafaring Correspondence, 1850-1870, which showcases some of the stories and experiences captured in mid-19th century letters to and from Yarmouth's sailors and ship captains. Not only do these letters convey the challenges faced by mariners and their families back home in Yarmouth, they also … [Read more...]

After reviewing and interviewing numerous candidates from across the country, the Yarmouth Historical Society has selected its Program Director, Dr. Katherine G. Worthing, as its new Executive Director. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Worthing earned her PhD in art history from the University of Glasgow. She has taught art history at Southern Maine Community College and … [Read more...]

Breaking news! This film has just earned first prize in the documentary category at the 39th Maine Student Film and Video Festival. Congratulations, Sam! Ready for a taste of summer? Yarmouth filmmaker Sam Marjerison recently released a short documentary film about the first 50 years of the Yarmouth Clam Festival. Click below to watch the film and hear from four residents … [Read more...]

We are pleased to offer knitters the chance to knit some Yarmouth history this winter. We have reproduced patterns for two original winter accessories, an ear-warming headband and a Fair Isle watch cap, that were crafted for North Yarmouth Academy students by a local knitter during the 1950s and later. Stop by the History Center or click below to get your copies of these two … [Read more...]

Are you ready to tell your story? The Yarmouth History Center is actively seeking out oral histories to help us expand our knowledge about the town of Yarmouth and its residents. Perhaps you have memories of living or working in Yarmouth that you would like to share. Or, maybe you know someone who has stories that deserve to be preserved for the future. Either way, we would be … [Read more...]