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We are Open!

Friends, THANK YOU for visiting our website.  Our museum and research library are open for the season.  Hours are posted at the bottom of the page.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Upcoming Events

Celebrating 70 Years of History!

The Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit was founded 70 years ago, and we'll be celebrating with events throughout the year, starting with an Open House in April.  Stay tuned for more events to come!

Open House and Special Exhibit
Saturday April 6, 2024
10 am to 1 pm
At the Meetinghouse

Please join us as we kick off our 70th season with an open house and special exhibit featuring an exciting recent donation to our collection!  Read more...

The Littlefields: Founders of Wells
Date to be Announced

We're thrilled to welcome award-winning author and genealogist Priscilla Eaton to tell us about her book, The Littlefield Genealogy: Descendants of Edmund Littlefield of Wells, Maine, Through Six Generations.    Read more...

Mornings at
the Museum
Children's Programs
Dates Coming Soon!

Bring the young ones for our popular children's program, Mornings at the Museum.  The kids will enjoy stories, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and more.  And it's free!  Read more...

Woodies in the Cove
Car Show & Parade
Saturday Aug. 17, 2024
8:30am to 2:00 pm
974 Post Rd (US Route 1)
Wells, Maine

Don't miss our annual Woodies in the Cove car show, a highlight of our summer!  The fun starts in Wells at 8:30, followed at 2:00 by a parade of Woody cars down to Perkins Cove in Ogunquit.  Read more...

SOMETHING SPECIAL
This 1890 quilt, recently donated to HSWO, may look like many other lovely old handiworks... but there is something very special about this particular quilt.  Come to our Open House on April 6 to find out what it is!

Research Questions?  Ask Us!

HSWO has one of the finest research archives in southern Maine.  Visit us during open hours, or call or email your questions and we are happy to assist.

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.

We want your opinion!  Please take our
survey here.

Our searchable Collections Database is now online.

Check out the latest Mystery Monday

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 have fought for our freedom.  Thank you!

Woodies in the Cove!
Saturday Aug 17, 2024

Please support our biggest fundraiser of the year and come see us at the show!  Click here for all the details.

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