Who We Are

Freeport Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Freeport, Maine.​
We save and share Freeport’s past so that present and future generations may have a deeper understanding of the ongoing story of Freeport.

About Freeport Historical Society

Preserving and sharing Freeport's history since 1969

Since 1969, Freeporters and area residents have volunteered their time as Trustees and Officers, Committee Leaders and members, and as volunteers. A quick calculation indicates that over three hundred people have contributed to this non-profit since its inception. That number is probably very low. And many have volunteered over a number of years.

Our mission

Volunteers at Freeport Historical SocietyOur mission remains: to collect and preserve; research and exhibit; and teach and advocate the history of Freeport, Maine.

We work to accomplish our mission by (1) making our archives and artifact collections accessible to students, scholars, Freeporters, and visitors for research and study; (2) “raiding” the Collections and presenting them to public via exhibits and other public programs to broaden and deepen Freeport’s history and by producing a quarterly newsletter; (3) stewarding and maintaining public access to two National Register properties: Pettengill Farm and Harrington House; advocating for the preservation of historic landscapes and buildings; and (4) collaborating with a range of organizations and individuals who care about the mission of keeping Freeport’s past present.non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Freeport, Maine.​

Our properties

Volunteers at Freeport Historical Society

Harrington House, Freeport Maine

FHS owns two properties listed in the National Register. Harrington House, located in Freeport village at 45 Main Street, houses our exhibits, research area and archives, and business offices. We also own Pettengill Farm, a two-hundred year-old, 140-acre saltwater farm located 1.5 miles from Harrington House. Both are open to the public.

Pettengill Farm Freeport Maine

Pettengill Farm, Freeport Maine

Our public hours at Harrington House are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am -4:00pm. Pettengill Farm grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk. The house is open by appointment and on Pettengill Farm Day, which is celebrated annually the first Sunday of October. 

Trustees and staff

The Freeport Historical Society has a dedicated staff that makes everything happen, and an active volunteer Board of Trustees which oversees the general operations of the Society.

Special thanks to our sponsors

VISIT US

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.

JOIN US

There are many ways you can support FHS – become a member, donate, or volunteer. Your support makes our work possible.