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7th Annual Harraseeket Harborside Gala at Strouts Point
Saturday June 23, 2018 6pm Strouts Point Wharf This spirited celebration of Freeport History will include live music, live and silent auctions, the now famous “wheel of chance,” local seafood, and local beer and spirits! Tickets are on sale now at Eventbright. Buy your tickets before May 31 for $45 per ticket. After May 31, tickets will be sold at $55 a ticket. Show your support as a Gala Stewards - $250 - Includes two tickets to the Gala, four…
Find out more »Summer Tours of Historic Pettengill Farmhouse and Grounds
90 minute tours - sign up on Eventbrite or call 207 865-3170 The scheduled tours are as follows: Thurs July 5 at 11 AM Wed July 18 at 1 PM Thurs Aug 2 at 5 PM Fri Aug 17 at 10 AM Wed Sept 12 at 3 PM Cost is $12 per person for the general public and $10 for FHS members. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance. Tours also available on request with a…
Find out more »Coastal Winds Concert
Bring a blanket and lunch and have yourself a picnic in the Historical Society courtyard while listening to the sounds of the Freeport’s own Coastal Winds. An afternoon that is sure to be a delight! About the Band: The Coastal Winds, the Freeport area’s community band, comprises over 35 dedicated and talented woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists. Membership is on a volunteer basis and includes professional musicians, business people, and retirees from the Mid Coast area, as well as a…
Find out more »Costumed Historic Village Tours
WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 3PM 45 MAIN STREET NONMEMBERS $8 MEMBERS $6 KIDS FREE
Find out more »An Evening with the Collections
The Collections Committee of Freeport Historical Society has developed a new initiative to create an advocacy group--“Friends of the Collections.” Members would be centrally involved in establishing and maintaining a “Collections Fund,” and in making decisions about historical items offered for sale. We are hosting an event to showcase some of our most important collections. Please come to learn more about our historical artifacts, and to consider whether you would like to join us. We hope to sponsor these gathering…
Find out more »Mast Landing Lecture by David Coffin
A view of the history of the Mast Landing area from 1760-1860, including masting, ship building, and the mills and brickyards. We will look at the impact the Dennison family had on the area and their contribution to the economic growth and expansion of Mast Landing. We will also cover the growth of the road structure and its importance, a time line of selected homes, and discuss important lotting maps by the decade complied E. S. Coffin. A scale drawing…
Find out more »43rd Annual PETTENGILL FARM DAY
Pettengill Farmhouse and Grounds Join us at for a day of family fun at our pristine 140-acre Salt Water Farm. There is always a lot to see and do on this 200+ year old farmstead as we celebrate rural life of the 1800’s. We will enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, kid’s crafts and games, farm animals, apple cider pressing, specialty walks on the grounds, agility-dog exhibition, lunch and more. The original farmhouse will be open that day and…
Find out more »Book Talk & Reception: Freeport Through the Years by Holly Hurd
From the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing, this book contains 229 previously unpublished historic photographs with new research and information. Holly's presentation will highlight historic images from the book and include behind-the-scenes bonus material. Reception to start at 6:00pm. $5 or free with a purchase of a book. Seating is limited so advanced registration is recommended.
Find out more »Ghosts of Freeport’s Past
UPDATE: Due to rain tomorrow 10/27, we will be offering one indoor performance of Ghosts of Freeport's Past at the First Parish Church at 7pm. Guests are also welcome to attend the Sunday performance at 3:30 at the First Parish Church. Presented by Freeport Historical Society and the Freeport Community Players Thursday through Saturday, October 25-27, 2018 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30pm Woodlawn Cemetery In the event of inclement weather, one evening show at 7pm will take place at First Parish Church, 40…
Find out more »Restoration of Halfway Rock Light, a lecture by Ford Reiche
Ford Reiche has owned and restored four buildings on the National Registry of Historic Places. Recently he renovated a local lighthouse which has become the recipient of local and national awards. The restoration is the subject of a recent book and documentary on Discovery/DIY channels. In 1871, the federal government built Halfway Rock Light Station at the entrance to Casco Bay, ten miles off shore from what was then one of the busiest ports in America. Called a “stag lighthouse”…
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