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.
Welcome!
Friends, THANK YOU for visiting our website. Our museum and library are open for the season and we would love to welcome you for a visit! Please see our hours at the bottom of the page.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Woodies in the Cove
Car Show
Saturday, August 8, 2026
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
974 Post Road (US Rt 1), Wells
Don't miss the annual Woodies in the Cove car show, our biggest fundraiser of the year! The show starts at 8:30 am at 974 Post Road (US Route 1) in Wells, followed by a Woodies parade at 2 pm through Wells and Ogunquit and into Perkins Cove. Admission is free for spectators. Visit our Woodies in the Cove page for more details.
Maine Cemetery Stories:
Lives Cut Short
August 13, 2026, 4:30 pm
Oceanview Cemetery
and Wells Public Library
1434 Post Rd (US Rt 1), Wells, Maine
Free Admission
Registration Required
Learn the tragic tales hidden in Maine cemeteries! Ron Romano returns to Wells with his new book Stories from Maine Cemeteries - Lives Cut Short. We start with a tour of Oceanview Cemetery at 4:30, followed by Mr. Romano's presentation at 6:00 at the library. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here for more.
Those Damned Yankees!
Author Talk
Fall 2026
At the Meetinghouse
Details Coming Soon
We are thrilled to welcome author and Wells High School alumnus Ray Deptula to talk about his two-book historical fiction series Damned Yankees. Mr. Deptula skillfully blends a riveting narrative of the Revolutionary War with a compelling personal story. Click here for more.
Annual Meeting
Fall 2026
At the Meetinghouse
Details Coming Soon
We are cooking up some great ideas for our annual membership meeting. Stay tuned for details!
America at 250: Wells & Ogunquit During the Revolution
This year marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and we are commemorating this moment in American history by exploring the Revolutionary War experience in Maine. Through our special exhibit, historical vignettes, and public programs, we will illustrate local experiences and delve further into the American story.
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.
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Diary of the Revolution:
The John Littlefield Journal
Special Exhibit - April to December 2026
While we have thousands of objects, books, and artifacts in our collection, surprisingly few are from the Revolutionary War period. One exception is the John Littlefield Journal, one of our most significant colonial period pieces, and this year you’ll be able to view its Revolutionary reflections up close. The journal passed from John Littlefield to his son, and then down through the generations for decades before coming to the Historical Society. Its collection of notes, reflections, and military summaries provide valuable insight into a local person’s view from the home front to the battlefield and back home. It’s a moving journey. We hope you'll stop in and share it with us!
