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 at the History Center to discuss books with historical subjects. Pay close attention to the dates, because these discussions are in addition to the Readers Circle that meets at MML, i.e. … [Read more...]

Tuesday, June 19 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center welcomes author Anne B. Gass to the Spring Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 19. In a talk titled “Patriotism, War, and Woman Suffrage,” Gass will discuss her extensive research into the suffrage movement during the early 20th century, focusing on the efforts of her great grandmother, Florence Brooks Whitehouse. … [Read more...]

Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center welcomes historian and author Margaret S. Creighton to the Spring Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 15. Creighton will speak about her recent book, The Electrifying Fall of Rainbow City, which details the dazzling wonders and shocking tragedy that unfolded at the 1901 Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, … [Read more...]

Yarmouth History Center welcomes Curtis H. Martin to the Spring Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 24. Martin will speak about the American whaling industry from the 17th into the early 20th century. His talk will cover the development of the industry through time and its economic importance as well as the risks associated with whaling. Martin will also discuss whale … [Read more...]

We're celebrating our fifth anniversary on the banks of the Royal River! Join us at the History Center on Saturday, March 31, when we'll have something for everyone. Stop by between 10:30 and noon for cupcakes, museum scavenger hunts, and a Yarmouth trivia contest. Check out our history and art exhibits and explore Yarmouth's fascinating history. This event is free and open to … [Read more...]