Freeport’s role in the Atlantic Slave Economy
This fall we were honored to host two of the leading scholar...
December 3, 2021
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Events
From tours to presentations to outdoor festivals, have fun and learn about Freeport’s history.
Pettengill Farm Day – October 3, 2021
45th Pettengill Farm Day – October 3 Pettengill Farm D...
September 1, 2021
Elinor Graham: Freeport’s Own Rusticator & Author
Elinor Graham: Freeport’s Own Rusticator and Author A ...
May 12, 2021
Announcing our 2021 Annual Meeting
After a brief business meeting for members, author and journ...
March 31, 2021
Continual bloom in the perennial garden
Tuesday, April 7th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM Harrington House, 4...
March 10, 2020
The history of plants
Thursday, March 26th 7-8:30 PM 45 Main St., Harrington House...
February 7, 2020
Ghost Walks of Freeport
Thank you to all who participated in our Ghost Walks. They...
November 1, 2019
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 step back in time is fun for the whole family!
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!
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OFFICE HOURS: T-F 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
PETTENGILL FARM: Grounds are open year round, dawn to dusk. House is open by appointment.
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