THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OF WELLS AND OGUNQUIT
PRESERVING THE PAST FOR TWO MAINE TOWNS
Honoring the many men and women of Wells and Ogunquit who have served their country.
One of the many beautiful ceremonies that have taken place in our Meetinghouse.
Always something to interest the youngest historians!
Honoring the many men and women of Wells and Ogunquit who have served their country.
We are Open!
Friends, THANK YOU for visiting our website. Our museum and research library are open for the season, with our hours posted at the bottom of the page. We look forward to seeing you soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Riverside
Cemetery Tour
Sunday Sept 28 at 3pm
65 River Road, Ogunquit
SOLD OUT
We're happy to welcome back cemetery historian and author Ron Romano for another of his fascinating cemetery tours, this time at Riverside Cemetery in Ogunquit. Click here for details.
Tatnic Hills
Walking Tour
Saturday Oct 18, 10am to Noon
Intersection of Hill Road
and Tatnic Road in Wells
$10 per person
Join us as Wells author and historian Joe Hardy leads us on a walking tour in the Tatnic Hills. Click here for details.
Twilight
Cemetery Tour
Date to be Announced
Ocean View Cemetery
1485 Post Road (US Rt 1), Wells
Join us (if you dare!) for a lamp-lit twilight tour of Ocean View Cemetery in Wells. Details coming soon.
Annual Meeting and Archaeology Talk
Wednesday Nov 12 at 6:30 pm
At the Meetinghouse
Free Admission
Please join us for a brief annual meeting, light refreshments, and a fascinating presentation. Kennebunk Historian Kathy Ostrander Roberts will tell us about the archaeological dig in progress where a community of formerly enslaved people lived near the Wells/Kennebunk border 200 years ago. Click here for details.
Holiday Children's
Program
Saturday Dec 13, 10am to Noon
At the Meetinghouse
Free Admission
Bring the kids for some holiday fun at the Meetinghouse! We'll have crafts, storytelling, and a scavenger hunt.
Craft Market at the Meetinghouse
Sunday Dec 14, 9am to 3pm
At the Meetinghouse
Free Admission
Don't miss the wonderful local crafters and other vendors at our annual Holiday Market. We'll have hot cocoa and snacks, gift basket raffles, and a front-row seat to watch the Wells Christmas Parade. Click here for details.
Thank You for a great Woodies in the Cove Car Show!
​PLATINUM
Sevigney-Lyons Insurance​​
The Chamberlain Family
The Steakhouse​​
SILVER
Special thanks to our sponsors!
Introducing our New
HOUSE HISTORY SERVICE
(It makes a great gift!)
Open Now!
The Beaches of Wells
and Ogunquit:
A Special Postcard Exhibit
Our searchable Collections Database is now online.
We want your opinion! Please take our survey here.
Historic Weddings
Choose our beautiful and historic seaside Meetinghouse as the setting for your very special day! Affordable pricing, plenty of space, and a beautiful setting. Find out more here.
Help Save Roby Littlefield's WWI Trench Coat!
One of the dearest items in our museum is a WWI trench coat that was worn in battle in France by one of Ogunquit's own, Roby Littlefield. We recently made the unfortunate discovery that Roby's coat needs serious restoration work if it is to survive for future generations. We've set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the restoration. Even the smallest donation will help. Please spread the word, and help us honor Roby's service and the sacrifices of all who fought for our freedom. Thank you!
