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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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

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...]

Mountain of Storms: An Epic Adventure

April 9, 2015

Join the Royal River Conservation Trust on April 10 at 7:00 P.M. at the Yarmouth History Center to view the legendary climbing film and experience the part of the world that inspired Yvon Chouinard to name his company "Patagonia." This historic beautiful film shows legendary climbers at the peak of their careers, climbing Cerro Fix Roy in Patagonia, their first ascent of the … [Read more...]

George Mason

February 4, 2015

George Mason

Romancing History ~ February 16th - April 15th, 2015 Artist's talk: March 10th, 2015 • 6:30pm - 8pm This event is part of the Kismet Foundation's Community as Art & Artist-in-Residence programs. … [Read more...]

Carl Winslow-The History of Firefighting in Yarmouth

February 4, 2015

Carl Winslow

Tuesday, March 17th • 7pm~ Carl Winslow grew up in Yarmouth, and served as Chief of the Yarmouth Fire Department from 1979 to 1996. He also has served three terms on the Town Council, and was principal of both the Rowe School and the Elementary School.  Mr. Winslow was the 2014 Latchstring Award recipient, acknowledged for his exemplary citizenship and leadership in the town … [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

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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

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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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