Auburn, Maine

History, Historical Society

We discover, preserve, and disseminate the history of Androscoggin County, Maine.

Gorham, Maine

History, Historic House

Kennebunk, Maine

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Library

Housed in five 19th Century buildings, the Brick Store Museum was founded in 1936 to celebrate local history, art and culture in the Kennebunks and its surrounding communities in Southern Maine. It is open year-round with six galleries and rotating exhibitions.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

History

Castine, Maine

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

The Castine Historical Society, located in the Abbott School and Samuel P. Grindle House on the town common, is a 501(c)3 organization that serves as a window into Castine’s extraordinary past. Our permanent and summer exhibitions, lectures, house and garden tours and historic reenactments would not occur without the energy and dedication of our many volunteers and members.

Bangor, Maine

History

The Cole Land Transportation Museum's primary goal of raising the aspirations of Maine children is supported by many educational programs, materials and publications offered to teachers and schools free of charge. These services include tours led by knowledgeable volunteers, student-veteran interview program, in class presentations, study guides, books, videos, and publications. To participate in any of our programs or to request materials, simply complete the on-line registration forms or call the Museum at (207)990-3600.

Liberty, Maine

History

Edgecomb, Maine

History

Southport, Maine

History

Gray, Maine

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

For many years the collection was housed on the top floor of Stimson Memorial Hall on Shaker Road, Gray. In 1978 the move was made to the second floor of Pennell Institute, where it remained until 2009. The collection was then moved to the current location in the old fire barn on Main Street.

Anson, Maine

Cemetery, History, Historical Society

Established in 2000

Eastport, Maine

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

Brownfield, Maine

Culture, History, Historical Society

This special exhibit is made possible by your membership and generous donations, with additional support from Edge of Maine Art and Framing , Stone Mountain Arts Center and the Keith Henney History Fund. The exhibit is printed on large panels designed and printed at the Edge of Maine Gallery in Brownfield.

Caribou, Maine

Culture, History, Historical Society, Military, Park

Four building housing artifacts of Caribou Maine plus a walking trail through a lightly forested area.

Portland, Maine

History

Cumberland Center, Maine

General, History, Historical Society

The Cumberland Historical Society was founded on March 25, 1939. Its meetings and possesions were initially held in the Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. The Society acquired the 1853 schoolhouse at 4A Blanchard Road from the Town of Cumberland, and has occupied the building as its meeting place and museum since 1989.

Peaks Island, Maine

History, Historic House, Military, Natural History

Historic Living Museum: The Board of Directors has made the decision to re-open the 8th Maine Lodge and Museum in 2022! The reservation system will be activated on October 1, 2021 for guests wanting to make lodging reservations for the 2022 season. We will be opening on Monday, June 20, 2022 and stay open until Sunday, September 25, 2022.

Gardiner, Maine

History

Fort Fairfield, Maine

History

South Paris, Maine

History, Historical Society, Library

A unique granite building, the original 1822 Oxford County Jail, located on historic Paris Hill, Maine. Inside, in addition to a small circulating library that has served this community continuously since 1902, you will find an interesting and varied collection of items, including a growing archival collection, relating to early Paris history.