News & Events
News Articles
June 12, 2026
The Bridge That Saved Harpswell
by Robert Porter The Ewing Narrows Bridge was dedicated on July 10, […]
March 29, 2026
The Battle of Cundy’s Harbor
by Heather Logan and David Perrier As Harpswell begins its celebration and […]
March 29, 2026
Harpswell Yesterdays and Its Amazing Photos
by Gerry York “Harpswell Yesterdays” is run by the “Cousins Lunch” group […]
March 29, 2026
Harpswell – An Appreciation
by David Sparks, HHS Board Vice President I grew up in Harpswell […]
March 27, 2026
Family Ties and the Heart & Hand Artist
by Deane VanDusen The origin of the American “family record” artwork began to […]
December 1, 2025
“Rum-Running” in Harpswell
By Connie Sage Conner On a moonless September night in 1929, a […]
December 1, 2025
1928 Film about Rum-Running on the Maine Coast
“Ned McCobb’s Daughter” is a distinct film from the transitional era of […]
November 20, 2025
Where Exactly Is Cundy’s Harbor? Border Confusion
by David Perrier Our library is called the “Cundy’s Harbor Library” because […]
Upcoming Events
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 […]