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• January Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    07 Jan 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• 2025 Annual Meeting

  • When
    21 Jan 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Falmouth Town Hall and Online via Zoom Meeting

  2024 Annual Meeting

  
  

  This year's Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 21st, at 7:00 p.m.

  • In-person in the Council Chambers at Falmouth Town Hall,
    
  • Online via Zoom Meeting (the link will be published the day of the meeting), and
  • Viewing on Falmouth Community Television
    

  Agenda

  • A brief business meeting required by our bylaws.
    
  • A look back at last year’s accomplishments (and we've been doing a lot!).
    
  • Short presentations sharing recent research into local history.  These topics were selected from more than fifty research projects conducted in response to requests from the community during the past year.
    

  Please join us!  This event is free and open to the public.  You need not be a member to attend. 

  
  

  Please send an email to info@thefhs.org and we will send you the link to join the meeting online well before the annual meeting.

  
  The agenda, presentation slides, and supporting material for this meeting will be posted on the website page for the 2025 Annual Meeting prior to the meeting.
  

  
  

  Agendas, presentation slides, reports, and minutes for prior annual and board meetings are posted in Society Records.

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• February Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    04 Feb 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• March Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    04 Mar 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• April Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    08 Apr 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• May Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    06 May 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• Spring Cleaning

  • When
    17 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Falmouth Heritage Museum

  Join us at the Museum and Barn as we ready the buildings for summer visitors!

  
  

  The Museum is in pretty good shape.  We will perform a light housecleaning, unpack artifacts and other items stowed for winter, and neaten the displays.  The barn isn't as well sealed  and needs a more thorough cleaning.

  
  

  We'll have cleaning equipment and supplies.  More hands makes for lighter work!

  
  

  If you have questions, please email us at info@thefhs.org or leave a message at 207-781-4727. 
  

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• Falmouth Memorial Day Parade

  • When
    26 May 2025
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Falmouth Memorial Library to Pine Grove Park

  Show your support for your town’s historical society while participating in an event observed in towns throughout New England!  Join us by Falmouth Memorial Library on Depot Road at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, May 29th, and help carry our banner in the parade!

  
  

  

  The parade proceeds along Depot Foreside Roads for a mile, ending with a ceremony at the park across from Pine Grove Cemetery.  Music is provided by a band and chorus from Falmouth Schools.  We hope to see you there!
  

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• Museum and Barn Open

  • Start
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
  • End
    14 Oct 2025
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  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    Falmouth Heritage Museum

  The Falmouth Heritage Museum and Barn are open to the public at 60 Woods Road in Falmouth, Maine on most Tuesdays from June until October, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  

  
  

  Clilck here for directions.

  
  

  Our volunteers will be standing by to show you artifacts in our collections, answer your questions about the history of our town and surrounding communities, and to help you discover the story of your Falmouth ancestors or Falmouth home.  We are ready to answer questions about modern and colonial Falmouth.
  

  
  

  If you are traveling some distance, we suggest contacting us in advance to confirm that the museum will be open.

  
  

  If you are interested in a specific artifact, topic, or research subject, please let us know in advance and we'll make sure someone is on hand who is knowledgeable about your area of interest. 

  
  

  We look forward to seeing you!

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• June Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• FHS Table at the Polls

  • When
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Falmouth High School

  After you have voted, stop by our table under the canopy where our volunteers will be standing by to share stories about the history of Falmouth places, people, and events. If you have questions, your town's squad of history detectives has answers (or know where to find them!).  Items from the bookstore will also be available to purchase.
  

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• Museum and Barn Closed

  • Start
    10 Jun 2025
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  • End
    23 Sep 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Falmouth Heritage Museum

  The Falmouth Heritage Museum and Barn at 60 Woods Road in Falmouth, Maine will be closed on Tuesdays when  volunteers will be engaged elsewhere.

  
  

  This includes:

  • June 10th (Check the FHS table outside the polls at Falmouth High School)
  • September 23rd (Check the FHS table in the Exhibition Hall at the Cumberland Fair)

  The Museum is also open by appointment.
  

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• FHS at the Falmouth Festival

  • When
    28 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Falmouth Community Park

  Join us at the Festival

  • Hear stories about Falmouth in bygone days
  • Solve Falmouth mysteries with help from our history detectives
  • Learn how history can be fun (Really!)

  On the lawn at Falmouth Community Park
  (19 Winn Road)
  

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• July Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    08 Jul 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• August Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    05 Aug 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• September Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    02 Sep 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• FHS at the Cumberland Fair

  • Start
    21 Sep 2025
  •  
  • End
    27 Sep 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Exhibition Hall, Cumberland Fairgrounds

  
  

  Visit the FHS Table in the Exhibition Hall

  
  

  We'll be there from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  
  

  Our history detectives will be ready to solve your mysteries involving Falmouth people, places, and events over the past four centuries.

  
  

  We'll have a selection of items from our bookstore available to purchase.

  
  

  See you at the Fair!
  

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• October Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    07 Oct 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

  Show details
• FHS Table at the Polls

  • When
    04 Nov 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Falmouth High School

  After you have voted, stop by our table under the canopy where our volunteers (weather permitting) will be standing by to share stories about the history of Falmouth . If you have questions, your town's squad of history detectives has answers (or know where to find them!).  Items from the bookstore will also be available to purchase.
  

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• November Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    11 Nov 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

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• Merry Mix and Mingle

  • When
    05 Dec 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    American Legion Parking Lot, Depot Road

  Merry Mix & Mingle

  
  

  Join us at this town event for a family-friendly, open air, community party in the American Legion parking lot.  There will be popcorn, gourmet hot chocolate, kids activities, good cheer with your neighbors, and more.

  
  

  Your town historical society will have a table where our volunteers can answer questions about our town's history.  We will also have selected merchandise from our bookstore including:

  • Books about Falmouth
  • New edition of The Falmouth Cookbook
  • New Coloring Book
    
  • Falmouth-themed sturdy tote bag
  • Falmouth-themed fleece-lined cap

  We look forward to seeing you under the canopy!
  

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• December Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  • When
    09 Dec 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Monthly Meeting of the FHS Board of Directors

  
  

  The board will discuss Society business, activities and plans.

  
  

  This meeting will be held online via the Zoom Meeting service and application.
  

  
  

  Members of the Society and the community are welcome to attend.  Please contact us at info@thefhs.org or (207) 781-4727 to obtain the link to the Zoom Meeting.

  
  

  The agenda for this board meeting will be posted in advance on the web page for this meeting.

  
  

  Agendas, reports and minutes for prior board meetings are posted in Society Records.
  

  Show details