Farmington, Maine Historical Society

09/02/2026

Farmington Historical Society Yard Sale is happening THIS Saturday, Sept 5th! From 8am to 1pm.
All proceeds go toward preserving Farmington's historic past.
FMI:
https://farmingtonhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/2026/08/25/annual-yard-sale-saturday-september-5th/

09/01/2026

FHS Quiz - Round #9

 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FARMINGTON’S HISTORY? As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, the Farmington Historical Society is proud to celebrate the town’s rich history through most of …

08/09/2026

Here is our latest History Quiz

08/03/2026

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FARMINGTON’S HISTORY? Round #5

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FARMINGTON’S HISTORY?

As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, the Farmington Historical Society is proud to celebrate the town’s rich history through most of those same 250 years. How much do you know about Farmington’s history? Here’s a chance to test your knowledge and learn some fun facts about Farmington’s history! We will post new questions and answers each week on the website and Facebook on such topics as buildings and houses, education, and arts and entertainment in the Farmington community. Each answer will note its source, and the sources are located at the Natalie and Ben Butler Community Research Center, part of the Titcomb House Museum on Academy Street. We invite you to visit on Fridays between 10 am and 2 pm to learn more about our community and its history.

Our definition of Farmington includes the villages of Fairbanks, Farmington Falls, and West Farmington. This month we are featuring questions and answers about business and agriculture in the Farmington community.

Here are this week’s questions:

This month we have been featuring questions about Farmington’s history in celebrating the 4th of July in the past 250 years. This week’s questions are:

At the end of the 4th of July celebration in 1926, some “asinine cussedness” occurred to mar the happy celebration. What was it?

a) Rowdy men dumped garbage from the racetrack across High Street into Fairview Cemetery

b) A group of boys and men dragged a hayrack across South Hall tearing up lawn and gardens

c) Someone stole the fireworks detonators

What tradition still exists in 2026 at Farmington’s July 4th Celebration?

a) Strawberry shortcake at the Baptist Church

b) Little League baseball game at Hippach Field

c) Harness racing at the Fairgrounds

You find the answers to the quiz by using the link below:

 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FARMINGTON’S HISTORY? As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, the Farmington Historical Society is proud to celebrate the town’s rich history through most of …

07/27/2026

Octagon Barn Treasure Trove - Looking for More Treasures

06/28/2026

The Octagon Barn Treasure Trove will be open Friday July 3 from 10am until 2pm.
Stop by to see what is new in the barn.

The shop will also be open on July 4th from 9am. Come by while you wait for the parade to start.

Cash or check only.

06/20/2026

‘Octagon Barn Treasure Trove’ is opening Friday June 26th, from 10am until 2pm.

The idea began with discussions regarding the Annual Yard Sale held over Labor Day weekend, which eventually morphed into an exciting idea. We would open a small shop in the barn of the Octagon House. It will only be open when the Octagon is open for visitors, Fridays from 10am until 2pm. The hope is that visitors, and regular downtown walkers will take a moment and see what treasure is in the store that week. Items will vary from week to week, giving potential shoppers a variety of temptations.

So stop by and check out the weekly selections.

Cash or check only

All sales go to the upkeep of the Farmington Historical Society’s buildings.