News & Events
News Articles
October 26, 2026
Dim-Out Regulations for Harpswell
Harpswell Civilian Defense Council (1943) BY ARMY ORDERS, most of the town […]
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 […]
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 […]