Exhibit examines Southern Maine’s involvement in the Civil War. Opening includes a lecture, the “Mystery of the Missing Medals of Honor.”

“Attend” three kinds of post-Revolutionary schools, where you will practice skills to better understand the evolution of education.

Help us celebrate the culmination of a two-and-a-half-year restoration project of the Sweat-Morin Homestead!

A special program for all ages! Children will “attend” a colonial dame school, where they'll learn, play period games, and more!

Discover the historical origins of today’s major holidays, as well as others formerly observed in New England.

Guided hands-on activities will focus on keeping ‘cool’ and will help to better understand the role of women during colonial times.

Learn how written primary sources (diaries, letters and journals) highlight the historical information that may be found in such documents.

We will investigate the town meeting minutes of April 7, 1794 — and you, the audience, will become the citizens of the town!

Franco-American singer Josée Vachon will be performing French Canadian rhythm and songs at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Mark you calendars for Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 PM for a Poets Reading, featuring Melissa Alipalo, Jeanne Bamforth, Jonathan Pessant, and Ruth Towne.

The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society is in search of volunteers for our upcoming season. Help us make a difference in the community.

Southern Rail will once again showcase their outstanding bluegrass musical abilities at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Presented by Sally Mummey. Using Queen Victoria's diary and letters, this program reveals the personal details of a powerful yet humane woman, who took seriously her role as monarch in a time of great expansion.

Pianist Laura Kargul and violinist Callie Brennan will perform at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Presented by Erin Moulton. Join us as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs, and more.

Presented by Jo Radner. Find out what New Englanders did on long winter evenings before cable, satellite and the internet.

Presented by Paul Wainwright. You’ll hear the story of the society that built and used New England’s colonial meetinghouses, and the lasting impact they have had on American culture.

Presented by Ashley Towle. This talk explores the lesser-known stories of white and Black Mainers who influenced the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Presented by Elizabeth DeWolfe. In this illustrated talk, we’ll explore the life of New England “factory girls,” the opportunities mill work brought, and the challenges of this difficult labor.

Jeff Warner kicks off our lecture series with traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place and presents the latest news from the distant past.

The renowned DaPonte String Quartet will be returning to the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum!

Pianist Laura Kargul and violinist Callie Brennan will perform a Valentine’s program at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Tour the historic Edmund E. Goodwin House decked out in Victorian decoration. Participate in a holiday crafting adventure. And listen to a reading from ’Twas the Night Before Christmas!

Come share your holiday spirit wearing your favorite Christmas attire at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Christmas party on December 5, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Russian/American virtuosos Ilya Kazantsev and Sergey Antonov have performed piano and cello in some of the world’s greatest concert halls. On November 10 at 3:00 PM they will perform once again at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum. Be prepared for an afternoon of unparalleled music excellence!

The colorful railroad era in Springvale will come alive in an upcoming slideshow and talk with speaker Jonathan Wells at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society on Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 PM.

Sanford-Springvale Historical Society will open a new exhibit featuring watercolors painted by local artist, Bob Arsenault, on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

On Thursday, September 12 at 7:00 PM, Chris Boucher, author of The Original Bucky Lew: Basketball’s First Black Professional, will share photos and stories from Lew’s career.

Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band, a New England based group performing traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, returns to Springvale with a performance at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum!