Maine Historical Societies
Moosehead Historical Society
We offer many varied displays of Northern Piscataquis County history as well as guided tours of our restored late 1800s mansion and outbuildings. Open June to September Wednesday - Friday, 1:00-4:00
Kennebec Historical Society
Augusta, Maine's Historical, genealogical and historic preservation organization. Established in 1892
Bethel Historical Society
Founded in 1966, the Bethel Historical Society provides visitors with a doorway to northern New England's varied and colorful past. The Society's Regional History Center, established in 1999
Biddeford Historical Society, McArthur Library
Local memorabilia, including town records of Biddeford (1653-1855) plus common council, alderman and assessors'
History House - Fairfield Historical Society
Victorian House containing restored painted and stenciled ceilings and borders. Open Tuesday 9-12 and 1-4 or by appointment - McPheters' Number is 453-9823
Kennebunkport Historical Society
Tour the Greek Revival 1853 Nott House, with it's original furnishings-8 Maine Street. The History Center-125-135
Islesboro Historical Society
Old Town Hall/
Islesford Historical Society
Open summers Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00AM to 1:00
Guilford Historical Society
One of the oldest buildings in Guilford, erected in 1825
Harpswell Historical Society, Old Meeting House
Old Meeting House on Route 123
Ellsworth Historical Society
This brick and granite structure served as the county jail, sheriff'
Dexter Historical Society
The Dexter Historical Society has three museum buildings:
Gorham Historical Society
Former 1907 Grand Trunk Railway Station is now home of Gorham Historical Society. Besides the main museum with 3
Old York Historical Society
The Old York Historical Society offers self-guided and guided tours of seven historic buildings: Elizabeth Perkins House (c. 1730), Emerson-Wilcox House (1742)
Salmon Brook Historical Society of Washburn
Located in 1852
Boothbay Region Historical Society
Italianate house (1874)
Camden-Rockport Historical Society Conway Homestead
The Conway Homestead is an 18th Century furnished, restored farmhouse. The complex also includes a Barn, Blacksmith Shop, Victorian Privy and Maple Sugar Shop. Hours of operation:
Liberty Historical Society
Old Octagonal Post Office (1867)
Maine Historical Society
Includes: Maine Historical Society Library, 774-1822. Center for Maine History Museum, 774-1822. Wadsworth - Longfellow House, 774-1822
Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society
Turn of the century brick building, which housed a bank, now houses displays of Rangeley's outdoor sporting heritage and from the hotel era. Also an aoutstanding collection of bird eggs. Open 10
Standish Historical Society
The Historical Society maintains the Old Red Church Museum on Oak Hill Road. Open Monday and Thursday 1:00PM to 4:00
Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Society
Photographs of early Cherryfield. Tools & household items of 1850-1920 era. Genealogical information. Open July and August Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00 to 4:00
Corinth Historical Society, Inc.
Founded in 1985
Wadsworth-Longfellow House at Maine Historical Society
Restored to the 1850s, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House was the childhood home of 19th century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Built in 1785-86 by the poet'
Castine Historical Society
Located in in historic 1857 restored school building - Castine memorabilia and lectures. Open July and August from 10:00 to 4:00
Brownfield Historical Society
Displays in an 1837 church. Information about local quarries, three railroads, and iron ore mining and manufacturing (Katahdin Iron Works)
Brewer Historical Society
Two story home and barn, antique hearse, diorama of original shipyard, old photos, paintings of former Governor Joshua Chamberlain'
Kingfield Historical Society
Memorabilia of the town including the Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Stanley Family and Maine's Governor, William King. Country store, school house. National Register of Historic Places. Summers, Wed. 9:0
Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society, History House (1875), Porter Old Meeting House (1823)
Local memorabilia, old flags, books, clothing, maps. Portland-built piano from Longfellow'
Phillips Historical Society
The Bose house, built in 1830'
Norridgewock Historical Society
Located in 1832
Nobleboro Historical Society
1818 school house restored for museum. Detailed records of early Nobleboro families. "Hard Times Cookbook" by the Historical Society is now in its 8
Stewart M. Lord Memorial Historical Society
Depicts life in Maine during the 1800'
Milo Historical Society
The Milo Historical Society is a group formed to preserve and promote the history of Milo, Maine. We recently purchased the oldest church building in town for our museum. Come visit us!
Milbridge Historical Society
A small museum of local history. Shipbuilding, fishing, and changing exhibits about local history. Local artists on display each summer. Open Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1 to 4
Jay Historical Society, Holmes-Crafts Homestead
Society organized 1972. Federal style home built in 1820'