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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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

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...]

Free film: The Salt of the Earth

December 8, 2015

Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of The Salt of the Earth on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm. This Academy Award-nominated documentary examines the life and work of acclaimed Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado as he explores the planet’s landscapes, … [Read more...]

Anne Emlein: The History of Knitting

December 8, 2015

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center is pleased to host Anne Emlein, Chair of the Textiles and Fashion Design Program at the Maine College of Art, on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 pm. Emlein, an artist, designer, and educator, will speak about the history of knitting, from its early days as a handcraft to its use in the textile industry and contemporary … [Read more...]

Margaret Gaertner: Preserving Modern Architecture

December 7, 2015

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth History Center welcomes Historic Building Consultant Margaret Gaertner on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm. Gaertner will speak about the challenges and opportunities in preserving works of modern architecture. This event is free for members of Yarmouth Historical Society and $5 for all others. The lecture series is sponsored by the … [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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