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.
Welcome!
Friends, THANK YOU for visiting our website. Our museum and library are closed for the winter, but we are always available for research questions, wedding inquiries, and more, so be sure to contact us.
We look forward to seeing you in April!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Q&A with Historian
Dr. Alan Taylor
Monday, March 30, 7 pm
Free Program on Zoom
Join us for an American Revolution Question & Answer session with historian and author Dr. Alan Taylor, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Click here for details and to register.
Special Exhibit
Opening Reception
Friday, April 3, Time TBA
At the Meetinghouse
Join us for free reception celebrating the opening of our special exhibit, Diary of the Revolution: The John Littlefield Journal. Light refreshments will be served. Click here for details.
Women of '76:
A One-Woman Show
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Grant Common, Ogunquit
Details Coming Soon
Step into the untold story of the American Revolution as actress and playwright Rita Parisi portrays five women who witnessed, chronicled and, in some cases, changed the course of the Revolution. Click here for more information.
Declaration of Independence:
A Public Reading
Summer 2026
Date and Time TBA
Join us for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, with details coming soon!
The Last, Best Hope:
The 250-Year Struggle for the American Experiment
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
At the Meetinghouse
Journalist and Pulitzer-nominated author Colin Woodard will present The Last Best Hope, the story of our epic 250-year struggle to live up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Click here for details.
America at 250: Wells & Ogunquit During the Revolution
This year marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and we are commemorating this moment in American history by exploring the Revolutionary War experience in Maine. Through our upcoming special exhibit, historical vignettes, and public programs, we will illustrate local experiences and delve further into the American story.
Diary of the Revolution:
The John Littlefield Journal
Special Exhibit - April to December 2026
While we have thousands of objects, books, and artifacts in our collection, surprisingly few are from the Revolutionary War period. One exception is the John Littlefield Journal, one of our most significant colonial period pieces, and this year you’ll be able to view its Revolutionary reflections up close. The journal passed from John Littlefield to his son, and then down through the generations for decades before coming to the Historical Society. Its collection of notes, reflections, and military summaries provide valuable insight into a local person’s view from the home front to the battlefield and back home. It’s a moving journey. We hope you'll stop in and share it with us!
Introducing our New
HOUSE HISTORY SERVICE
(It makes a great gift!)
Our searchable Collections Database is now online.
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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.
