THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OF WELLS AND OGUNQUIT
PRESERVING THE PAST FOR TWO MAINE TOWNS
The front door of our 1862 Meetinghouse, where you can find the Meetinghouse Museum, the Esselyn Perkins Library, and a beautiful place for a wedding ceremony.
A vintage postcard extolling the virtues of a visit to Wells, Maine.
The annual "Woodies in the Cove" car show is our biggest fundraising event of the year and always draws a great crowd to see the cars and watch the afternoon parade to Perkins Cove.
The front door of our 1862 Meetinghouse, where you can find the Meetinghouse Museum, the Esselyn Perkins Library, and a beautiful place for a wedding ceremony.
Check out this week's Mystery Monday!
Upcoming Events
Mornings at the Museum
Children's Program
Thursday August 4, 2022
10-11 am at the Meetinghouse
Bring the kids for a fun morning of stories, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. This month's theme is "Cars, Cars, Cars!" Click here for details.
Woodies in the Cove
Car Show & Parade
Sat Aug 13, 8:30am - 2pm
974 Post Rd (US Rt 1) in Wells
Don't miss the biggest Woodies show in all of New England! Click here for details.
Congdon's After Dark
Tuesday Aug 23, 4-8 pm
Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post Rd (US Rt 1), Wells
The good folks at Congdon's have dedicated one of their Tithing Tuesdays to HSWO! Click here for details.
Woodies in the Cove!
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Please support our biggest fundraiser of the year and come see us at the show! Click here for all the details.
Historic Weddings
Choose our beautiful and historic seaside Meetinghouse as the setting for your very special day! Affordable pricing and plenty of space. Find out more here.
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.
Help Us Save Roby Littlefield's WWI Trench Coat!
One of the dearest items in our museum (see photo) 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!
