Events

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

Calendar

Gala in the Garden
June 17, 2023

Gala in the Garden June 17, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the H...

May 16, 2023

Annual Plant Sale
May 20, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Annual Plant Sale To support the Harrington House Garden Sat...

May 4, 2023

The Story of Winslow Park
with Dr. George Connick
May 24, 6:30 PM

The Story of Winslow Park with Dr. George Connick Wednesday ...

April 10, 2023

2023 Annual Meeting
April 29

2023 Annual Meeting Saturday April 29 at 2:00 PM in the Brad...

March 31, 2023

Curious Minds: Story Share April 20, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

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

March 8, 2023

Continuing the Legacy of Polar Science with Dr. Susana Hancock April 4, 2023

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 DinnerMurder at Sea Hosted by Freeport Oyster...

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, 2022 10:30 AM...

September 30, 2022

Gala in the Garden September 24th

Gala in the Garden Sept. 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM This event is o...

September 1, 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!