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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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

Free film: Tomorrow

October 30, 2019

Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Tomorrow on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 pm. In this 2015 documentary, French actress and director Mélanie Laurent travels the world to find innovative communities working towards sustainable solutions to the many challenges of … [Read more...]

Art Spiess: Archaeology of Casco Bay

October 8, 2019

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...]

CANCELED: The Human Element

October 8, 2019

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...]

Nonfiction Readers Circle

September 16, 2019

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...]

Free film: Valley Uprising

September 4, 2019

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...]

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Local Buzz Reading Series

On Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 2:45–4:00 pm, the Local Buzz Reading Series welcomes poet Claire … Read More

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2026 Plein Air Art Festival

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Ideal for Meetings, Receptions, Celebrations, and even Weddings! Host your next meeting or event at the Yarmouth History Center. Your guests will … Read more

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Docents and Volunteers

Share your enthusiasm for history at the Yarmouth History Center as a volunteer. Volunteers can work behind the scenes or with the public. We train … Read more

 


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