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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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

Bob Greene: The History of the Carter, Ruby, and Freeman Families of Yarmouth

May 12, 2015

Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 pm ~ A native of Portland, Bob Greene is a retired Associated Press Journalist and a Maine historian. Mr. Greene's genealogy research at the Maine Historical Society and in the Maine State Archives helped him find information about his family, including ancestors who fought in the Civil War, served as a Texas state senator, and lived in this region. … [Read more...]

Ron Romano: The Life and Times of Bartlett Adams

May 9, 2015

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm ~ We welcome Ron Romano to the Yarmouth History Center on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 pm. Ron serves on the board of Spirits Alive at Eastern Cemetery in Portland and will share his extensive knowledge about Bartlett Adams’ prolific career as a stone cutter. Adams also worked in Yarmouth; several of his carved stones are at the Old Ledge … [Read more...]

Kathleen Fleury: The History of Down East Magazine

May 8, 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm ~ Join us as we welcome Kathleen Fleury, Editor-in-Chief of Down East Magazine, to the Yarmouth History Center on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. Kathleen, a Yarmouth native, will discuss the history of this iconic and longstanding Maine magazine. This event is free for members of Yarmouth Historical Society and $5 for all … [Read more...]

Game Night!

April 16, 2015

Drop in to the Yarmouth History Center between 6:00-9:00 pm on Friday, May 15 for Game Night. We’ll host a variety of games, from cribbage to croquet and puzzles to Pictionary. Bring some friends, the whole family, or just yourself. Snacks, beer, and wine will be provided. Free for members of Yarmouth Historical Society and children under 12; $10 per person for all others. … [Read more...]

An Evening with Poet Christopher Seid

April 9, 2015

Join us as we welcome poet and Yarmouth resident Christopher Seid on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Christopher will read from Age of Exploration, his newly-published collection of poems. Books will be available for purchase and wine and cheese will be served. This is a free event at the Yarmouth History Center. Christopher Seid holds an MFA from Vermont College and … [Read more...]

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