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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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

Trivia Night!

March 4, 2026

We are excited to host another edition of our popular Yarmouth Trivia Night at Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The first round of questions will start at 6:00 pm. Groups of up to six can participate and enjoy great food, drinks, and a friendly atmosphere. This community event will be a great way to engage with neighbors and friends while … [Read more...]

Annual Meeting and Lecture, 10/8

September 11, 2025

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm ~ Join us at Yarmouth History Center for our Annual Meeting and Lecture on October 8 at 7:00 pm. We will begin the evening with a brief business meeting for members to elect new and renewing board members and to vote on minor changes to our by-laws. Following the meeting, we will welcome Maine writer and independent researcher Avery Yale … [Read more...]

Family Fun Day, 9/27

August 27, 2025

Join us at the History Center on Saturday, September 27 for a special free program for young kids and their families! Try out fun historic crafts and games, make your own treasure pouch, and taste some old-fashioned candy. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Start times will be staggered, please register in advance (info@yarmouthmehistory.org) Decorate your … [Read more...]

Lecture: Maine’s Vegetarian History, 9/10

August 21, 2025

Join us for our first lecture of the fall on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 pm.  We will welcome Maine writer and independent researcher Avery Yale Kamila to the History Center for a lively discussion of Maine’s 300 years of vegetarian food history. Learn about the earliest known Maine vegetarian from 1722, explore Maine’s 19th century riots, prophecies, and doctors tied … [Read more...]

Fall 2025 Lecture Series

August 21, 2025

This color photo from 2021 shows the Grand Trunk rail bridge over the calm, reflective Royal River, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

Join us for a lecture this fall! All programs are free and will take place at the Yarmouth History Center (118 East Elm Street, Yarmouth) at 7:00 pm. The lecture series is generously sponsored by the Leon and Lisa Gorman Fund. September 10, 7:00 pm Speaker: Avery Yale Kamila Title: Maine’s Untold Vegetarian History Join independent researcher Avery Yale … [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

Opening soon in the Stonewall Gallery! We are pleased to announce the opening of the Stonewall … Read More

 

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Host Your Event at the Yarmouth History Center

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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