News & Events
News Articles
November 20, 2025
The Captain Johnson H. Stover Jr.’s Home in South Harpswell
by William McLin and Samuel McKeon The Capt. Johnson H. Stover, Jr. […]
November 20, 2025
Harpswell Historic Park Gardens
by Becky Gallery An oasis of color from early spring through the […]
November 20, 2025
History Writ Large, and Small: Dave Hackett’s Harpswell Legacy
An Appreciation from Lin Maria Riotto It is impossible to think about […]
November 20, 2025
Harpswell Historical Society August 2025 Presentation
by Brad McFadden My great-grandfather, Nelson McFadden, grew up in Topsham, Maine. […]
November 20, 2025
Farewell to Pat Moody
Patricia Barnes Moody, a longtime HHS supporter and former member of its […]
November 20, 2025
Farewell to Ed Phinney
Former HHS board member Edward Bartlett Phinney passed away on March 12, […]
Upcoming Events
August 13, 2026
Tour of Harpswell Burial Grounds
Saturday, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Neck, Islands and Cundy’s Harbor.
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 […]