Welcome To The Fryeburg Historical Society
Don’t miss it! On May 17th, we will host a two-day educational event dedicated to the battle of Lovewell’s Pond, which took place 300 years ago. Learn more about the event here.
The Fryeburg Historical Society Museum at the Osgood House will re-open later in May; in the meantime…
We have some events coming up!
On May 11th, we will have our traditional Mother’s Day Tea; more details on that soon. On May 17th, we will host a two-day event dedicated to the battle of Lovewell’s Pond, which took place 300 years ago. Find out more about that event here.
“Medicine Impacting American and Local History From the Colonial Era through WWII,” and our monthly community suppers. Check the Events page for more information!
If you need to contact us you can reach us at the following:
On Facebook at the Fryeburg Historical Society page
Email us at info@fryeburghistorical.org
Call and leave us a message at 207-256-3001.
We look forward to seeing you in May 2025
50th Anniversary Celebration
Thank you to all who attended!
Sally Whitaker, Tom Eastman, and new president, Nancy Ray.
Tom Eastman reported on the celebration for the Conway Daily Sun.
Fryeburg: An Illustrated History
Fryeburg Historical Society and author Brad Fuller are please to announce that the book has been published! Thanks to all who attended the book launch. You can still see the associated exhibit of art, photography, and artifacts at the Pace Galleries of Art, at Fryeburg Academy. Check the Events Page for details. You can also purchase a copy of the book at Brad Fuller’s website.
If you have questions or need to contact us, you can email us at info@FryeburgHistorical.org, or send us a message on our Facebook page.
The Hazel & Owen Currier Doll Museum
The Doll Museum is now only open by appointment. To arrange a tour at other times, From June–September, please contact Sally Whitaker: whitaker9244@roadrunner.com
Monthly Dinners
Dinners have resumed for the season; check the Events Page for announcements.
About Us
The Fryeburg Historical Society was formed as a non-profit organization in 1974 with numerous goals, both social and educational:
- to cultivate friendship among its members;
- to collect and preserve data on the history of Fryeburg, the Fryeburg area, Oxford County, and the State of Maine;
- to collect and preserve articles, specimens and material objects illustrating the customs, modes and habits of former times;
- to commemorate those whose labors and heroism contributed to the history of the area;
- to assure the preservation of the town’s visual beauty and heritage;
- to compile, write and/or publish historical material of the Town of Fryeburg and the Fryeburg area, and support others doing the same.
In carrying out this mission, the FHS has grown into a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history and genealogy. Over 300 members of the FHS support its museum and research library (The Kendal C. & Anna Ham Research Library). For more information on the house and research library, please see their pages.
The Museum and Library can be found at 83 Portland St., Fryeburg, Maine 04037
Email: Info@FryeburgHistorical.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamlibrary/