Events

From tours to presentations to outdoor festivals, have fun and learn about Freeport’s history.

Calendar

Curious Minds: Story Share March 30, 1:00-3:00 PM

Curious Minds: Story Share Community History Program Thursda...

March 8, 2023

Continuing the Legacy of Polar Science with Dr. Susana Hancock April 4, 6:30 PM

Continuing the Legacy of Polar Science with Dr. Susana Hanco...

March 8, 2023

Murder at Sea Fundraiser by Freeport Oyster Bar Sunday March 26, 5:00-9:00 PM

Murder Mystery Dinner Murder at Sea Hosted by Freeport Oyste...

February 23, 2023

A sepia-toned image of a unnamed woman from the Cheehawk family standing in front of tall flowering plants. She is wearing a light colored top and a light colored striped skirt. Her hair is styled loosely up on her head. She is turned slightly to the right and is faintly smiling.

Cheehawk Farm on Cheehaak Road, March 3, 2023

Cheehawk Farm on Cheehaak Road: The Little Life of a Big Far...

February 22, 2023

46th Annual Pettengill Farm Day October 2nd 10:30 AM-2:30 PM

46th Annual Pettengill Farm Day Sunday Oct. 2, 10:30 AM &#82...

September 30, 2022

Gala in the Garden September 24th

Gala in the Garden Sept. 24 at 5:00 PM We’re thrilled ...

September 1, 2022

Saliba Garden Party August 25th

Saliba Garden Party Fundraiser This event has already taken ...

August 9, 2022

Freeport’s Visible Village: Downtown Walking Tours for the Summer

Freeport’s Visible Village: a downtown walking tour Ex...

June 17, 2022

Freeport Oyster Bar Preview

Freeport Oyster Bar Preview A sneak peek of our long anticip...

June 13, 2022

A red tulip in the foreground of a stone path lined with tulips leading to the entrance of a historic brick building.

Plant Sale Saturday May 21st

2022 Annual Plant Sale The plant sale will return in 2023! J...

May 18, 2022

Events at FHS

These popular favorites are offered most every year.

Pettengill Farm Day

This is a day of family fun at our pristine 140-acre Salt Water Farm each fall. Learn more about the farm on our Pettengill Farm page. There is always a lot to see and do on this 200+ year old farmstead as we celebrate rural life of the 1800’s. We enjoy wagon rides, kid’s crafts and games, farm animals, apple cider pressing, specialty walks on the grounds, demonstrations, lunch and more.

The saltbox farmhouse is open that day with guided tours available. This is also the only day of the year vehicle traffic is allowed down to the farm, with convenient parking right on the fields.

This year Pettengill Farm Day will be held on October 2nd from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Visit the event page here for more information!

Freeport HIstorical Society Harborside Gala

Our annual Harraseeket Heritage Gala benefits the Freeport Historical Society’s mission of educating preserving and collecting Freeport’s history.

Hosted at at Strouts Point Wharf Company in South Freeport, this spirited celebration of Freeport History includes live music, live and silent auctions, the now famous “wheel of chance”, seafood, and more.

Summer Garden Party

The Freeport Historical Society cordially invites the community to spend time in our lovely Harrington House gardens. Live music is performed as all enjoy drinks and refreshments. At this event we welcome new members and provide docent-led tours of Harrington House.

Ghost Tours

Each fall, Freeport Historical Society partners with Freeport Players to present a series of Halloween-inspired, costumed tours of local cemeteries. We explore a different cemetery each year. Please note, this event is historical, not scary, and is appropriate for school-aged children.

This always proves to be a popular event, so we strongly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance, as we can accommodate only a limited number of participants in each tour. Join us for a ghostly fall performance and sweet treats!