Preserving Falmouth's Heritage The Falmouth Historical Society 





Falmouth Heritage Museum and BarnWelcome to The Falmouth Historical Society.  Preservation has been our mission since we were founded in 1966.  And it still is.   Our members volunteer their time to promote interest in the history of Falmouth, Maine, through our collections and outreach to the community.  We provide educational programs, assist with research into local families and history, and conduct tours of the Falmouth Heritage Museum.  The Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization.

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The Museum and Barn are open!  Our public hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on most Tuesdays beginning May 19th.  We are also open by appointment for individuals, families, and groups.

Upcoming Events

03 Oct 2026 9:00 AM • Exhibition Hall, Cumberland Fairgrounds
06 Oct 2026 10:00 AM • Falmouth Heritage Museum
06 Oct 2026 6:30 PM • Online via Zoom Meeting

  News



Annual Meeting New!    Newsletters
 

Annual Meeting FlyerThis year's Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, October 22nd, at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers at Falmouth Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road.  The meeting is open to everyone interested in the history of our town.  You may attend in-person or online via Zoom.


This year's speaker will be Dr. Patrick Outwin, noted historian and author.  His topic is, "Falmouth--Fortune and Misfortune."  He is a lively and engaging speaker you won't want to miss.  Click on the flyer for more information.

Slides, minutes, and other material related to last year's annual meeting may be found here.

FHS in the News


The Falmouth Historical Society was featured in a recent edition of the Press Herald's Northern Forecaster.  Click here to view the article: Falmouth Heritage Museum revamps display beyond ‘old things in glass cases’

   
  Our summer newsletter is out!


Other recent newsletters can be found here.


Order a Circa Sign for Your Home!   New!

Have you wondered how old your house is, or who built it? When you order a sign, we research the history of the house to confirm the date of construction and who built it (and will share what we learn). Signs can be created for houses of any age or vintage. The signs are 24x8" and made of low-maintenance Azek polymer which is moisture, rot, and insect resistant and laminated with a UV protective coating. Signs are $150. For a modest fee of $25, we will install the sign. Click here to order a sign and here to include installation.

  Recent Activity


Presentations

   •  The Burning of Falmouth (Slides and Speaker's Notes)
   •  Local History Research (Slides and Speaker's Notes)

   •  Aucocisco (Slides and Speaker's Notes)

   •  The Humphrey Merrill House (Slides and Speaker's Notes

   •  The Opening Volley (Slides and Speaker's Notes)

   •  Falmouth's Western Frontier (Slides and Speaker's Notes)  

   •  The Story Begins with a Sword (Slides and Speaker's Notes) 

   •  An Early Falmouth Family (Slides and Speaker's Notes)

   •  First Summer Colony (Slides and Speaker's Notes)

   •  Maps of Falmouth  (Slides and Speaker's Notes)
   •  Highlights from Acquisitions 2021  (Slides and Speaker's Notes)

   •  Historic Sites on the Foreside  (Slides and Speaker's Notes)

   •  Proprietors Map of 1732  (Slides)

   •  Bucknam Tavern  (Slides)

   •  A Marriage Made in Boston (Slides)

   •  Tidewater Farm (Slides)

   •  Town History (Slides and Speaker's Notes)

   •  Annual Membership Meeting Fall 2025 (Slides and Minutes)
   •  Annual Membership Meeting Winter 2025 (Slides and Minutes)


Retrospectives

   •  Remembering (Another) One Who Fell During the Revolution on Memorial Day  New!

   •  The History of Falmouth School's Campus

   •  Remembering One Who Fell During the Revolution on Memorial Day 

   •  Remembering One Who Fell in the "Forgotten War"

   •  Remembering One Who “Gave the Last Full Measure of Devotion” 

   •  Remembering the Greatest Generation on Memorial Day

   •  Maine’s First Newspaper Tells Us About Life in Falmouth Two Centuries Ago

   •  Two Pictures Recall the Life of a Falmouth Schoolmaster

   •  Falmouth Hunkers Down in Response to Pandemic, Again

   •  Falmouth in 1820


  Falmouth Heritage Museum

Find Us

 


The Falmouth Heritage Museum is at 60 Woods Road in Falmouth (just beyond the town transfer station). Click on map to enlarge.

You can also reach us at info@thefhs.org.

Map showing location of Falmouth Heritage Museum

Museum Hours

Summer (May-October)

The Museum and Barn at 60 Woods Road in Falmouth is open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on most Tuesdays, or by appointment.

Winter (October-May)

The Museum is closed due to the high cost of utilities and maintenance for a 19th-century house during a Maine winter.  Safety of our visitors and volunteers is a concern—despite our best efforts to clear snow and ice, the area around the steps is often treacherous. 

Falmouth Heritage Bookstore


Falmouth Heritage BookstoreGive the gift of Falmouth History!


Shop at our online bookstore which is always open.  Orders can be delivered or picked up locally in Falmouth.  We ship to US locations 


Consider a gift membership! 


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Falmouth Heritage Museum
60 Woods Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105
Telephone: (207) 781-4727
Email:
info@thefhs.org

Mailing Address
The Falmouth Historical Society
190 US Route One PMB 367
Falmouth, ME 04105

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