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 open for the season and we would love to welcome you for a visit! Please see our hours at the bottom of the page.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Those Damned Yankees!
Author Presentation
Thursday, Sept 10, 6 to 7 pm
Wells Public Library
1434 Post Road (US Rt 1)
Wells, Maine
We are thrilled to welcome author and Wells High School alumnus Ray Deptula to talk about his two-book historical fiction series Damned Yankees. Mr. Deptula skillfully blends a riveting narrative of the American Revolution with a compelling personal story. Click here for details.
Twilight Cemetery Tour
Sunday Nov. 1, 4:30-5:30 pm
Ocean View Cemetery
1485 Post Rd (US Rt 1)
Wells, Maine
Join us (if you dare!) for a lamp-lit twilight tour of Ocean View Cemetery in Wells, a fascinating exploration of the lives at rest in this historic cemetery. Space is limited. Details and signup information coming soon.
Annual Meeting
Fall 2026
At the Meetinghouse
Details Coming Soon
We are cooking up some great ideas for our annual membership meeting. Stay tuned for details!
Holiday Craft Market
Saturday Nov 7, 2026
9 am to 3 pm
At the Meetinghouse
Don't miss this year's Market at the Meetinghouse! Shop with some fine local crafters, enjoy hot cocoa and snacks, and be sure to check out the gift basket raffle! Click here for details.
Christmas by the Sea
Children's Program
Saturday Dec 12, 2026
10 to 11 am
At the Meetinghouse
Bring the young ones for a special holiday children's program as part of Ogunquit's Christmas by the Sea celebration. The kids will enjoy stories, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and more. And it's free!
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 special exhibit, historical vignettes, and public programs, we will illustrate local experiences and delve further into the American story.
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.
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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!
