THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OF WELLS AND OGUNQUIT
PRESERVING THE PAST FOR TWO MAINE TOWNS
We are Open!
Friends, THANK YOU for visiting our website. Our museum and research library are open for the season, with our hours posted at the bottom of the page. We look forward to seeing you soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrating 70 Years of History!
The Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit was founded 70 years ago, and we're celebrating with special events and exhibits throughout the year. Stay tuned for more to come!
Write Your Life
Memoir Class
Fridays 1-3 pm
Starts June 7 for 12 weeks
Members Free, Non-Members $15
We all have a story to tell. Join Bill Farr for a fun and supportive seminar on writing your memoir. No experience needed! Read more...
Millennium Quarry Walking Tour
Saturday, June 15, 10 am
50 Quarry Road, Wells, ME
$10/$12 - SOLD OUT
Join us for a fascinating walking tour of the Millennium Granite Quarry in Wells. Come learn about its history, operations, and impact on architecture, both near and far. Read more...
A Tale of Two Churches
Walking Tour
Sat. July 13, 10am-Noon
$10/$12 - Space is Limited
Don't miss this fascinating architectural and historical tour of two Wells churches. Read more...
Author Talk: Courtney Sullivan's 'The Cliffs'
Tuesday July 30, 7:00 pm
Dunaway Center, Ogunquit
Free Admission
Author Courtney Sullivan will talk about her latest novel, The Cliffs, set in a fictional town inspired by Ogunquit. Read more...
Author Talk: Colin Woodard
'The Lobster Coast'
Tuesday Aug 13, 7:00 pm
At the Meetinghouse
Admission $10
Historian and author Colin Woodard will talk about his bestselling book The Lobster Coast, a riveting tale of Maine's complicated history. Click here for details and tickets.
Woodies in the Cove
Car Show & Parade
Saturday Aug. 17, 2024
8:30am to 2:00 pm
974 Post Rd, Wells, Maine
Don't miss the highlight of our summer! The fun starts in Wells at 8:30, followed at 2:00 by a parade of Woody cars down to Perkins Cove in Ogunquit. Read more...
Woodies in the Cove!
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Please support our biggest fundraiser of the year and come see us at the show! Click here for all the details.
Our searchable Collections Database is now online.
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.
Research Questions? Ask Us!
HSWO has one of the finest research archives in southern Maine. Visit us during open hours, or call or email your questions and we are happy to assist.
VISIT OUR
GIFT SHOP!
We have a wonderful selection of books on local history, books by local authors, and other items pertaining to the history of our beautiful area. You can browse our gift shop whenever the museum is open (see hours below).
Check out the latest Mystery Monday
Don't Miss the New
WELLS FIRE MUSEUM!
