Join us on Thursday, August 17 at 7:00 pm, to hear from Maine author Colin Sargent, who will speak about and read from his new book, The Boston Castrato. The novel centers on Raffi Peach, Italy’s last castrato, who is exiled to the US in the 1920s, where he makes his way to Boston. It has been praised by reviewers for its beautiful prose, rich characters, and vivid historical … [Read more...]

Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 pm ~ Historian Joe Hall will visit the Yarmouth History Center on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 pm to speak about local Wabanaki history as part of our ongoing Lecture Series. Hall teaches colonial, environmental, and American Indian history at Bates College. His current research examines how Wabanakis and non-Indians shaped the Maine landscape and … [Read more...]

Sunday, July 16 at 2:00 pm ~ Join Yarmouth Historical Society, WYAR-FM, and the Heritage Radio Society for a special program at the Yarmouth History Center on Sunday, July 16 at 2:00 pm. This event, which is part of the ongoing Yarmouth Stories series, will showcase the work of Gary King, founder of WYAR-FM on Cousins Island. Station personalities, including current DJ Mark … [Read more...]

Tuesday, July 11 ~ Have you hit a brick wall in your genealogy research? Do you need help interpreting what you've found? Are you just starting out in your family tree research and unsure about the first steps? Drop in for our free workshop session with professional genealogist Victoria Thomas and take the next steps in your research. This drop-in session will be held at … [Read more...]

Saturday, June 3, 10:00-2:00 ~ In conjunction with Kismet Foundation's 2017 Artist-in-Residence Adriane Herman, Yarmouth History Center presents an "Emotional Value Auction" from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 3. Offering an alternative to handing things down through familial structures, this unconventional auction provides an opportunity for people to … [Read more...]