Join Yarmouth Historical Society at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 15 as we welcome John Cross to our ongoing Lecture Series. Cross, who is Secretary of Development and College Relations at Bowdoin College, will present a talk about one-time Yarmouth resident John Brown Russwurm (1799-1851). Russwurm was the first African-American graduate of Bowdoin College and an abolitionist, … [Read more...]

Yarmouth History Center is pleased to host local photographer Mike Leonard’s “After Dark” photography workshop on Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 pm. This interactive class provides a complete program about shooting after the sun sets and before the sun rises and includes tips for shooting the Milky Way, aurora borealis, and moonlit scenes. Students will also gain an understanding … [Read more...]

Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center welcomes transportation expert George Barrett to the Fall Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 18. Barrett’s talk, Transportation to and from Yarmouth, 1850-1950, will detail the far-reaching changes in regional transport in the dynamic century between 1850 and 1950, as train networks expanded, trolley lines … [Read more...]

Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Dirtbag on Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 pm. This new documentary charts the life and influence of Fred Beckey (1923-2017), hailed as one of the most influential mountaineers of all time. Beckey became a cult hero in the climbing … [Read more...]