Honoring and Preserving Our Community’s History
The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society, located in York County, Maine, collects, preserves, and displays artifacts, documents, records, photographs and other materials and objects of historical interest to the communities of Sanford and Springvale.
Boston Post Cane
Nominations Are Open!
Do you know Sanford’s oldest resident? We are officially accepting nominations for the historic Boston Post Cane.
For over a century, this cherished tradition has celebrated New England towns’ most senior members.
The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society, in proud partnership with the City of Sanford Maine, is bringing the cherished tradition back to Sanford. While the 1909 original 14-karat gold-headed cane remains safely preserved on display at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum, the honoree will hold a meticulously crafted replica for the duration of their tenure.
Help us celebrate Sanford’s community elders by submitting your nomination before December 6, 2026.
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We have photographs, newspapers, directories, school and college publications, town reports, manuscript holdings, business records and more!
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