New session begins on January 8! Curious about English Country Dancing? Please register through 317 Main (207-846-9559). You say you’ve never heard of English Country Dancing? You’re in good company, but if you’ve seen Pride and Prejudice, Emma, or Sense and Sensibility at the movies you have indeed seen it! But fear not, English Country Dancing (ECD) is not … [Read more...]
Yarm-opoly!
Will you be in town for Clam Festival? Be sure to include the History Center in your festival plans. We were inspired by this year's parade theme of board games to create YARM-OPOLY, an oversized playable version of the classic board game. Stop by the History Center between July 17 and August 10 to check it out and play a few turns with friends and family. Select Steamer the … [Read more...]
Gallery Talk: Archaeology
Tuesday, August 6 at 11:00 am ~ Archaeologist Arthur Anderson returns to the History Center on Tuesday, August 6 at 11:00 am. His informal and informative gallery talk will offer an introduction to the prehistoric archaeology of Southern Maine, with a focus on artifacts in the collection of Yarmouth Historical Society. Anderson is Visiting Assistant Lecturer in the Department … [Read more...]
Dedication of “Night”
Thursday, June 27 at 4:00 pm ~ All are welcome as we dedicate Roy Patterson's sculpture Night at Yarmouth History Center on Thursday, June 27. Night was a gift to the Town of Yarmouth from the collection of the late William D. Hamill and the Hamill Family. … [Read more...]
Julie Larry: What Style is My House?
Tuesday, June 18 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center welcomes Julie Larry of Greater Portland Landmarks to the Spring Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 18. In a talk entitled What Style is My House?, Ms. Larry will explore the various architectural styles found in our area, how to identify them, and the ways in which these styles evolved in relation to political, … [Read more...]
