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July 2018
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 »August 2018
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 »September 2018
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 »October 2018
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 »November 2018
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”…
Find out more »January 2019
50th Anniversary Celebration
Join us Friday, January 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Harrington House to recognize the anniversary date of our incorporation! Visit with members, trustees, staff, and many others from the past who have made FHS the successful, vibrant organization that is it today – including some special friends who signed on in 1969 as original Corporators and Charter Members. Stop in for a champagne toast, tasty snacks, a special anniversary cake. Remarks and remembrances at 6:00 PM.
Find out more »February 2019
Be My Valentine
Beth Baird, known as the Valentine Lady, has travelled throughout the US and Britain looking for all kinds, shapes and sizes of Valentines. She will be sharing her extensive collection of ephemera with us. Join us to will learn about the history of Valentines from their inception in the early 1800‘s to the present day. This event is free but space is limited. Please register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-my-valentine-tickets-55378458460 Snow date: February 13
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