MAPPING MEMORY with Jeri Theriault Join us in the new year at Yarmouth History Center for a two-day workshop with Maine poet and artist Jeri Theriault. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18, from 10:00-1:00 each day. On the first day of this two-day workshop each participant will explore place-memories by first drawing their … [Read more...]
Celebrate 175 on 8/20!
Yarmouth is turning 175 years old on August 20, 2024! Did you know that Yarmouth used to be part of North Yarmouth? Citizens of the two towns voted to split in the summer of 1849 and the act incorporating Yarmouth as an independent town took effect on August 20, 1849. Read more about the split of the towns here. Come celebrate this historic event with us at the Old … [Read more...]
Fall 2024 Lecture Series
Join us for a lecture this fall! All programs are free and will take place at the Yarmouth History Center (118 East Elm Street, Yarmouth) at 7:00 pm. The lecture series is generously sponsored by the Leon and Lisa Gorman Fund. September 18, 7:00 pm Thanks to Yarmouth Municipal Television, this lecture is available to view online! Speaker: Vivian Cunningham Title: … [Read more...]
New video: Yarmouth 1955-1962
Thanks to Yarmouth Municipal Television, the recording of this wonderful program is now available to view online. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00~Join us at the History Center at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, May 4 to learn more about Yarmouth during the years 1955-1962, a pivotal era for the town. These years brought a new public high school, the bridge to Cousins Island, and the … [Read more...]
Spring 2024 Lecture Series
Join us for a lecture this spring! All programs are free. Please note that the May lecture will be held in North Yarmouth at 6:00pm; all others will take place at the Yarmouth History Center at 7:00pm. The lecture series is generously sponsored by the Leon and Lisa Gorman Fund. April 24, 7:00, Yarmouth History Center (118 E Elm Street, Yarmouth) Speaker: Arthur … [Read more...]
