Mexico Historical Society

Mexico Historical Society Mexico Maine Historical Society
3 Oxford Street, Mexico, Maine

Mailing: PO BOX 462, Mexico, ME 04257 Lillian married Raymond Philbrook. No children.

On April 22,1997 a group of people with a common interest and enthusiasm for forming a historical society gathered at the Mexico Public Library. Terry Williams was elected followed by Hershel Noyes, Calvin Lyons, Irene Hutchison, Connie Tutlis, Bob Daigle, and at present Caroline Mitchell. In 1999 the society purchased the house and property at 3 Oxford Street from Tom Dickson and it became the ho

me of the Mexico Historical Society. Calvin Lyons along with help from other members held Beano Games at The Sons of Italy Hall in Smith Crossing and in April of 2003 the mortgage was burned. The building was named "The Wills Homestead Museum" in honor of its original owners Mr. Arthur Wills and his wife Sadie Bennett who built the house in 1903.Arthur and Sadie had two daughters Florence and Lillian. Florence married Telix Gogan and they had two sons Arthur and Robert. Arthur and Sadie willed their home to their two daughters Florence and Lillian who converted the house to a two family apartment. Our building is forever being restored and furnished to coincide with its early 1900's design. Our country kitchen will bring you back to the days when a mother knew what a hard day's work in the kitchen meant. The barn features many old tools from the past.as well as nine man bobsled. The hayloft of the barn has been transformed into a one room school with a potbelly stove in the corner. Photos banners, trophies, and uniforms of the Mexico High School era are on display. The library and research room is a great resource for historians and genealogists. Town reports, maps, Peps, Photos, books and genealogies are available for use in the building. Our new MAILING address is P.O. Box 462, Mexico, Maine 04257

05/18/2026

THANK YOU! ❤️📜
​We are incredibly grateful to our amazing community for your continuous support of our annual fundraiser! Your generosity ensures that our local history stays alive for generations to come.
​An event like this truly takes a village, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible dedication of our officers, board of directors, and volunteers. Thank you for working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this success possible!
​To everyone who baked,donated, attended, and cheered us on—thank you for standing by us. We are so proud to be a part of this community!
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05/02/2026
Plant and Bake sale to benefit the Rumford and Mexico Historical Societies. 9am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday.
05/02/2026

Plant and Bake sale to benefit the Rumford and Mexico Historical Societies. 9am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday.

01/26/2026

📣 Mexico Historical Society Reminder
Annual membership dues are now due. Your support helps us preserve and share Mexico’s local history. If you haven’t paid yet, we truly appreciate your continued membership. Thank you for supporting the Society and our community! 🏛️💙

Annual membership dues are $10 per person.
Please send dues to:
Mexico Historical Society
P.O. Box 462
Mexico, ME 04257

12/25/2025

Shout-out to the incredible volunteers at the Mexico Historical Society! Because of you, our town’s history continues to be shared, celebrated, and remembered. Thank you for all you do! 🌟
1🎄Merry Christmas and a Happy healthy New year ✨️
Bettie Grondin Litalien
Wendy Martin
Bob Daigle
Roz Hodge
Janice Irish
Steve Baty
Barbara Arsenault

12/07/2025

Thank you, Bonnie Child Knox, for your generous donation to the Mexico Historical Society. Your support is truly appreciated.

12/01/2025

🎄✨ Celebrate the Season with the Mexico Historical Society! ✨🎄

Join us for a cheerful holiday fundraiser filled with community spirit and seasonal joy!
Your support helps preserve the stories, treasures, and traditions that make Mexico so special.

📅 Date: December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 AM–2 PM
📍 Location: 134 Main Street, Mexico, ME

Enjoy festive treats, raffles, holiday crafts, local vendors, and warm company as we raise funds to keep our history alive.

Come share the magic of the season—and help support the Mexico Historical Society! 🎁🌟
Here are some of your favorite Vendors/ Craftters
Sew Exciting
Diane Farnum
Barbara Arsenault
Mary Duckwall
Linda Varnum
Sally Daigle
Vicky Sousa
Marcia Rajaniemi

🎄✨ Get Ready for the Mexico Historical Society Christmas Craft Fair! ✨🎄The holiday season is just around the corner, and...
11/24/2025

🎄✨ Get Ready for the Mexico Historical Society Christmas Craft Fair! ✨🎄

The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means one thing: it’s time for one of the most festive community events of the year! The Mexico Historical Society Christmas Craft Fair is back — and this year promises to be bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever.

📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 134 Main Street, Mexico, ME

If you love handmade gifts, homemade treats, local artisans, or simply soaking in that warm Christmas spirit, this is the event you won’t want to miss.

🎁 Shop Local, Shop Unique

Discover a wide variety of handcrafted treasures made by talented local crafters. From ornaments and wreaths to knitted goods, holiday décor, jewelry, baked goods, and one-of-a-kind gifts — there’s something here for everyone on your list (including yourself!).

🌟 Celebrate Community

The Craft Fair isn’t just about shopping — it’s about coming together as a community, sharing smiles, supporting local vendors, and kicking off the Christmas season in the best way possible. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick look or spending the whole morning browsing, you’ll feel the holiday cheer the moment you walk through the door.

🕯️ Support the Mexico Historical Society

Every purchase and every visit helps support the mission of the Mexico Historical Society. Your participation helps preserve our local history and keeps community traditions thriving.

Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and get ready for a festive day full of holiday spirit. We can’t wait to see you at 134 Main Street on December 6th!

🎅✨ Join us and make this Christmas season truly special!

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3 Oxford Street
Mexico, ME
04257

Opening Hours

9am - 1pm

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