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
Marginal Way Centennial Program
Thursday June 5 at 7 pm
At the Meetinghouse
Free Admission
Join us for a panel discussion on the history of Ogunquit's Marginal Way and its remarkable transition from dirt path to the beautiful National Register site it is today. Click here for details.
General Lafayette
Comes to Town!
Tuesday June 24 at 1:00 pm
Wells Junior High School
1470 Post Road (US Route 1)
Did you know that 200 years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Wells on his Farewell Tour? A hero of the Revolutionary War, General Lafayette was greeted like a rock star at every stop along the way. Don't miss this reenactment of the General's visit! Click here for details.
Book Signing
and Discussion
Thursday June 26 at 6:30 pm
Wells Public Library
Author Peter Brown will talk about his new novel, I am Jayvin, which follows the life of a 12-year-old boy from his capture in Africa to his enslavement in America.
Paleoindian
History in Wells
Wednesday July 16 at 6 pm
At the Meetinghouse
Join us as Dr. Nate Hamilton, Professor of Archaeology at USM, describes what life was like for local Paleoindians 12,000 years ago, based in part on discoveries at Spiller Farm in Wells. Details coming soon.
Book Signing
Details Coming Soon
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Executive Director, Bryce Waldrop, has published his first book, Sally and the Sea Serpent, and will be telling us all about it. Watch this space!
Woodies in the Cove
Car Show
Saturday Aug 9, 8:30 am to 2 pm
974 Post Rd (US Rt 1) in Wells
Join us for the annual Woodies in the Cove car show, our biggest fundraiser of the year! The show starts at 8:30 at 974 Post Road (US Rt 1) in Wells, followed by a Woodies parade at 2 pm through Wells and Ogunquit and into Perkins Cove. Admission is free for spectators. Visit our Woodies in the Cove page for more details.
Woodies in the Cove!
Saturday Aug 9, 2025
Please support our biggest fundraiser of the year and come see us at the show! Click here for all the details.
Introducing our New
HOUSE HISTORY SERVICE
(It makes a great gift!)
Opens May 23!
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!
