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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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

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...]

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...]

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

2026 Wellcome Prize Winners

Yarmouth History Center is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Wellcome Prize for Student … Read More

At the Stonewall Gallery

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

Docents and Volunteers

Students visiting the History Center

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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