Welcome to the Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Society
The Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Society holds a central role in our community, even for those who have not yet discovered it. The Society is the keeper of our history, the collector of our stories, and a direct connection to our heritage. Our goal is to share the stories of Cherryfield through collecting, preserving, and interpreting history – and we hope you will join us in 2026.
Structural Renovations. We received a grant through Maine Preservation to conduct a structural assessment of the museum building to help us most effectively tackle those pretty major repairs. The Design Group Collaborative conducted an assessment in September, and we will share the findings on our website when completed.
Remembering our Loved Ones. Our dedicated Secretary Kelley Wescott built a beautiful memorial garden on the front lawn to honor her mother, Gloria (Mathews) Bagley. In 2026 we will offer opportunities for others to contribute to completing this garden in honor of their own loved ones.
An anonymous donor gave $2,000 toward completing renovations to the 2nd floor to create exhibit space, in honor of Kathy Upton. Larry Brown has dedicated years to this endeavor, and we are excited that the biggest next step – sheet rocking and most of the wiring – is done! In 2026 a new floor and window trim will be installed, walls painted, and then at last we can begin setting up exhibits!!
Scaryfield Shiverwalk!!! The Historical Society and the Cherryfield Riverwalk are partners in the first annual Scaryfield Shiverwalk – a Halloween party featuring the Historical Museum all decked out as a haunted house. We were thrilled to hear such excitement as people walked in the front door, most for the very first time. People hunted for candy amongst the displays, played games, and drank cider by the fire. We are already full of ideas for 2026….
We welcome anyone interested in the history of Cherryfield to become a member or volunteer, attend future events, come visit us with your curiosity and questions about Cherryfield, or share historic information.
Historical Society Board meetings occur on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Follow us on Facebook or contact us by email for the meeting location, as it may change. And follow us to stay tuned for public events and other activities as we continue to grow.
DO YOU LIVE NEAR CHERRYFIELD AND WANT TO HAVE A DIRECT ROLE IN PRESERVING AND SHARING LOCAL HISTORY? WE ARE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS TO JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A 2-YEAR TERM. EMAIL US WITH YOUR INFORMATION TODAY – CherryfieldHistorical@Gmail.com.
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