News & Events
News Articles
October 29, 2026
The Auburn Colony
By Dana Porter Carson and Robert Porter In 1876 a group of […]
October 29, 2026
Centennial Hall
By Peggy & Betsy Orlando Centennial Hall in Harpswell Center stands as […]
October 26, 2026
Mt. Ararat Students Reflect on Harpswell
As they prepare to leave for college in the fall of 2026, […]
October 26, 2026
Harpswell Celebrates USA’s 250th Anniversary Wrap Up
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence was […]
October 26, 2026
The Year 2026 in Perspective
A list of HHS accomplishments during the past 12 months: Published newsletters […]
October 26, 2026
An 1887 Letter from a Prospective Renter of a Cottage at the Auburn Colony
Brunswick, Me. July 25, 1887 Mr. D.E. ParlinPresident, Auburn Colony Dear Sir. […]
October 26, 2026
Projects Completed by the Harpswell Garden Club Civic Committee between 1939 and 1970
The Kellogg Church Walk The World War II Memorial Walk and Plantings […]
October 26, 2026
Reflections on Connections to Our Town
From the HHS President Chuck Alexander Our son recently got married and […]
Upcoming Events
September 21, 2026
HHS Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 27, 6 p.m. at Centennial Hall 936 Harpswell Neck Road, […]
September 21, 2026
250 Years OF Harpswell Farming + Cider Pressing
Sunday, September 27, 2 – 4 p.m. at the Merriconeag Grange 529 […]
September 21, 2026
Bean and Pie Bake-Off and Lunch
Wednesday, September 23, Noon at the Mitchell Field bandstand 1410 Harpswell Neck […]
August 13, 2026
Tour of Harpswell Burial Grounds
Saturday, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Neck, Islands […]
June 23, 2026
Harpswell Architecture Tour
Saturday, September 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (rain date Monday, September 7). Meeting […]
June 15, 2026
Harpswell History Hunt 2026
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Harpswell History Hunters invite YOU […]
June 12, 2026
Harpswell’s History from Sea to Shining Shore!
Ready to enjoy a summer day sailing along Harpswell’s distinctive shoreline on […]
June 3, 2026
250th Anniversary Schedule of Events
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Information as of June 3, 2026 For the latest […]
Past Events
March 20, 2026
Changing Tools and Techniques History of Harpswell Fishing
Watch the Recording Here Presented by Matt Gilley, lifelong Harpswell fisherman and […]
January 2, 2026
The Amazing History of Maps of Harpswell and the Region
Watch the Recording Here On January 17, 2026, Dr. Matthew Edney from […]