THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OF WELLS AND OGUNQUIT
PRESERVING THE PAST FOR TWO MAINE TOWNS
Honoring the many men and women of Wells and Ogunquit who have served their country.
One of the many beautiful ceremonies that have taken place in our Meetinghouse.
Always something to interest the youngest historians!
Honoring the many men and women of Wells and Ogunquit who have served their country.
Friends, THANK YOU for visiting our website. Our museum and research library are closed until April, but we are always available for research requests, so please don't hesitate to contact us!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Trivia Night at Pepper's Landing
Thursday, Feb 20, 6:30 - 8:30
Pepper's Landing Restaurant
243 Main St, Ogunquit
Test your knowledge of state and local history with a fun night of trivia at Pepper's Landing Restaurant. Prizes awarded. Click here for details.
Researching Your New England Roots
Wednesday, March 5
7:00 pm on Zoom
Any leaves missing on your family tree? Join us on Zoom as certified professional genealogist Dan O'Brien discusses how to uncover your New England roots. Click here for details.
Pop-Up Collectors' Exhibition
Sunday March 16, 10am to 3pm
At the Meetinghouse
Free Admission
Join us for a fun day of unique collections from local collectors. You’ll see a wide variety of displays from coins to bottles, movie props, shells, World’s Fair Memorabilia, and more! This event is free and we welcome all ages. Click here for details.
Introducing our New
HOUSE HISTORY SERVICE
(It makes a great gift!)
Our searchable Collections Database is now online.
We want your opinion! Please take our survey here.
Historic Weddings
Choose our beautiful and historic seaside Meetinghouse as the setting for your very special day! Affordable pricing, plenty of space, and a beautiful setting. Find out more here.
Help Save Roby Littlefield's WWI Trench Coat!
One of the dearest items in our museum 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 fought for our freedom. Thank you!
Woodies in the Cove!
Saturday Aug 9, 2025
Please support our biggest fundraiser of the year and come see us at the show! Click here for all the details.
