On July 24 FHS will be open from 10am – 2pm.  We hope you will visit to view our exhibit, History of Play.

You may contact FHS at 865-3170 if you have questions.

These one-hour tours all begin at Harrington House, 45 Main Street. Free parking is available at the rear of the building.

Led by experienced guide and history-enthusiast, Nancy Gunn, you’ll hear stories about Freeport’s early leaders, significant events and important architectural gems.  Did you know Freeport had its own hospital?

Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. The tour takes approximately one hour. Check our weather hotline at 865-3170 for any cancellation message due to inclement weather.  Reservations are urged and each tour is limited to 20 people.

Tickets are $7.00 Adults, $3.00 Members, and children ages 16 years old and younger are free.

FMI: 207-865-3170 or info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org

Music will be provided by Over a Cardboard Sea, who will be performing the original 1908 version of “Take Me out to The Ballgame” (with the 2 seldom heard verses), “Let’s Get the Umpire’s Goat” also from 1908 and lots of other great tunes.

Of course, beer was a staple at ballgames since its earliest days and we will not disappoint. Kettle corn and hotdogs will be available, as well.

Adult tix: $5.00. Members and kids 10-16, $3.00, and kids under 10, free.

For more information, please contact us at 207-865-3170 or info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org.



On Saturday, June 26^th at 11:00am

In addition to playing the game according to the 1860 rules (which will be explained and available on our website at Freeport and the National Pastime)  hotdogs, Kettle corn, and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream will be available for sale.

The 2004 and 2007 Red Sox Trophies will be on display and we’ll have a Raffle for four Sea Dog’s tickets!   Play Ball!

Please contact us if you have questions at 865-3170 or info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

These one-hour tours all begin at Harrington House, 45 Main Street. Free parking is available at the rear of the building.

Led by experienced guide and history-enthusiast, Nancy Gunn, you’ll hear stories about Freeport’s early leaders, significant events and important architectural gems.  Did you know Freeport had its own hospital?

Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Check our weather hotline at 865-3170 for any cancellation message due to inclement weather.  Reservations are urged and each tour is limited to 20 people.

Tickets are $7.00 Adults, $3.00 Members, and children ages 16 years old and younger are free.

FMI: 207-865-3170 or info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org

“The participating students have created lively, beautiful depictions of the flora, fauna and social history of Pettengill Farm and the Harraseeket area. They utilized the book Tides of Change, among other references for their work”, stated Freeport Historical Society Director, Christina White.

“We collaborated with schools on this project as a means of introducing and encouraging children and their families to explore the outdoors at Pettengill and learn more about this beautiful, historic site. The project also provides a more clearly identified trail by utilizing markers,” White said.

Leading the project were FHS Trustees, Michelle Broderick and Jen Morrissey. With the support of school principals, Beth Wilhoite and Ray Grogan, teachers Jessie Hallowell, Susan Gosselin, Jon Amory, and Crystal Boucher worked with their students to create the art and design and build the sign tops.

Hancock Lumber and Freeport Hardware contributed the materials and funds for the thirty-three signs. Volunteers from BNAS and Freeport Rotary will install the signage.

Located on Pettengill Road off of Flying Point Road in Freeport, Pettengill Farm is open to the public everyday of the year, dawn to dusk. Park at the gate and take the leisurely 12 minute walk onto the farm grounds.

Freeport Historical Society, owner of the property, encourages a number of passive uses of the property including birdwatching, kite-flying, walking, sketching, photography, picnicking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

FMI: 865-3170 or info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org

These one-hour tours all begin at Harrington House, 45 Main Street. Free parking is available at the rear of the building.

Led by experienced guide and history-enthusiast, Nancy Gunn, you’ll hear stories about Freeport’s early leaders, significant events and important architectural gems.  Did you know Freeport had its own hospital?

Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Check our weather hotline at 865-3170 for any cancellation message due to inclement weather.  Reservations are urged and each tour is limited to 20 people.

Tickets are $7.00 Adults, $3.00 Members, and children ages 16 years old and younger are free.

FMI: 207-865-3170 or info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org

“We are excited to have Dr. Thomas Hubka, Professor of Architecture at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and author of the book, Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn, joining us as our keynote speaker,” stated FHS Director, Christina White.

Professor Hubka has taught architecture at the University of Wisconsin−Milwaukee for over twenty years and the University of Oregon for fifteen years. He has published widely on topics of popular, vernacular architecture including theoretical works and detailed studies of common buildings such as New England farms, bungalows, ranch houses, and workers’ cottages. His overall scholarly work has been recognized by the University of Wisconsin−Milwaukee through the receipt of the 2007 Graduate School/UWM Foundation Research Award. Recently he has received the 2009-2010 Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Distinguished Professor Award.

Hubka has written a standard work of New England farm/architectural history: Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: The Connected Farm Buildings of New England (The University Press of New England) for which he received the Abbott Lowell Cummings Award in 1984 for the best book in American vernacular architecture.

Professor Hubka will focus his presentation on vernacular architecture in New England, and its relevance to Freeport properties including Harrington House and Pettengill Farm.

Preceding Dr. Hubka’s presentation will be a brief FHS business meeting, followed by our Annual Awards program.

The Mel Collins Award, given for exemplary community service, will be presented as will our Annual Preservation Award. In addition, we’ll recognize our many generous volunteers.

Beverages and sweets will be available. Come early and take on the challenge of our cross word puzzle.

FMI: please call FHS at (207)865-3170 or info@freeporthistoricalsociety.org.

A lively display of toys and games, baseball, and other means of leisure pursued and enjoyed by Freeporters throughout the years. Explore the evolution of play, for both adults and children.

May 26th, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Freeport Historical Society
Harrington House, 45 Main Street

This is E.E. Pinkham, "Poobah" in Mikado, 1892

Join us at Harrington House on Sunday afternoon, April 25, from 2-3:30 pm to celebrate the work of our volunteers.  Whether you currently volunteer or are thinking about it, come hear live music, enjoy refreshments and learn about all the ways in which you can volunteer at Harrington House and Pettengill Farm.   We hope to see you there!