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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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

Free film: In Search of the Holey Veil

February 21, 2016

Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of In Search of the Holey Veil on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 7:00 pm. This 2012 documentary follows photographer and mushroom aficionado Taylor F. Lockwood as he travels across India, Nepal, China, and Thailand in search of beautiful … [Read more...]

Knitting Circle

January 25, 2016

Saturday, February 13, 1:00-3:00 pm ~ Drop in with your current project and enjoy knitting (or crocheting) in friendly company at the History Center. Bring your own project or knit one of our vintage Yarmouth accessories. Download our free patterns here.   … [Read more...]

Jimmy McWilliams, Mushrooms, and More

January 21, 2016

Sunday, February 21 at 2:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and the Maine Mycological Association are pleased to host Gertrude (Jimmy) McWilliams at the Yarmouth History Center on Sunday, February 21 at 2:00 pm. The 1957 Audubon book Fungi was written and photographed by McWilliams, who has lived an extraordinary life by any standard. As a child growing up in England, she … [Read more...]

Free film: Chasing Ice

January 20, 2016

Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Chasing Ice on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm. This award winning documentary follows environmental photographer James Balog as he attempts to capture long-term time-lapse imagery of Arctic glaciers in an effort to … [Read more...]

Opening Reception

January 12, 2016

Join us on Friday, January 15, from 5:30-7:00 pm, as we celebrate the opening of "January Thaw," an exhibition of new paintings by Maine artist Linda Gerson in the Stonewall Gallery. We'll have wine, cheese, and light nibbles on offer while you enjoy a vibrant selection of still lifes and florals. The reception is free and open to all. … [Read more...]

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Spring 2026 Lecture Series

Join us for a lecture this spring! All lectures will take place at Yarmouth History Center and are … Read More

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Maine Modern Quilters: On view now

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