Monday, October 21 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society welcomes Maine’s senior archaeologist Dr. Arthur Spiess to the Fall Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 21. In a talk entitled “The Archaeology of Casco Bay,” Spiess will explore the prehistoric archaeology of our region. This talk will be held on the third floor of Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main Street in … [Read more...]

Due to the power outages, tonight's film has been canceled.  Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of The Human Element on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 pm. This 2018 documentary from renowned photographer James Balog investigates the complex relationship between humans … [Read more...]

This event will now be held at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main Street in Yarmouth. Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Merrill Memorial Library are teaming up for a new twist on an old program. MML’s regular book discussion group, the Readers Circle, will hold occasional meetings to discuss books with historical subjects. All readers are … [Read more...]

Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Valley Uprising on Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 pm. This documentary tracks three generations of extreme rock climbers in Yosemite, as they pioneer bold climbing routes, clash with National Park authorities, and forge an … [Read more...]

Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center welcomes art historian Sarah Jane Wallace to the Fall Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17. In a talk entitled “WPA Post Office Murals in Maine,” Wallace will explore the rich, but often overlooked, history of these wall paintings created for Maine post offices during the Depression era. Sarah Jane … [Read more...]