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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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

Free film: Jane

December 20, 2018

Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Jane on Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 pm. This 2017 documentary delves into the life and work of Jane Goodall, drawing on extensive never-before-seen footage from the archives of National Geographic. It will be shown at the Yarmouth … [Read more...]

Free film: The Barkley Marathons

October 24, 2018

Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of The Barkley Marathons on Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm. This quirky, award-winning 2015 documentary profiles the unusual Barkley Marathon in Tennessee, a race based on a failed prison escape that has seen only 10 finishers in its … [Read more...]

Tonya and Ray Shevenell: “The Home Road”

October 23, 2018

Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 pm ~ Join Yarmouth Historical Society at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 13 as we welcome filmmakers Tonya Shevenell and Ray Shevenell to our ongoing Lecture Series. The Shevenells will present their recent documentary, The Home Road, and answer audience questions about the background and making of the film. The Home Road tells the story of … [Read more...]

Field Day!

September 25, 2018

Sunday, October 14, 1:00-3:00 pm ~ Plan to enjoy some fall fun at our Field Day at Yarmouth Historical Society's Old Ledge Schoolhouse on Sunday, October 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Ever wondered what it might have been like to be a student in the nineteenth century? Take a peek inside a reconstruction of one of Yarmouth's original one-room schoolhouses and learn all about … [Read more...]

Free film: The Eagle Huntress

September 24, 2018

Thursday, October 18 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of The Eagle Huntress on Thursday, October 18 at 7:00 pm. This 2016 documentary follows the story of 13-year-old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. With beautiful … [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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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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