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Readfield Historical Society exists to preserve the rich heritage of Readfield, Maine and its people. RHS is housed in what was an old schoolhouse.

Built in 1853, this two-story building accommodated a schoolroom on the first floor and a chapel upstairs. When the chapel moved to a building of its own, the older classes were moved upstairs, thus making a two-room schoolhouse. RHS has a small Library/Archives containing genealogical information, ledgers from Readfield businesses from the 1800's and early 1900's, Town Reports for Readfield, old letters and photographs, town records from the early 1800's-1900's, church records from 1800's, as well as an assortment of Town Reports from surrounding communities. The bulk of RHS exhibits is located on the second floor, which is handicapped accessible, with a stair- chair lift and a wheelchair and walker available at the second floor landing. We have a Farm section, a Home and Family Life section, a transportation area, a section on Churches and Civic Organizations and a Grange corner. As we receive more items, exhibits change, so we are constantly improving. The center of our exhibit floor is taken up with flat exhibits hung on dividers and display cases filled with small items and documents.

10/24/2026

This week's episode of the Readfield History Hour is "The Haunted Readfield History Hour" when our host reads some ghost stories written by local celebrity, Helen Caldwell Cushman many years ago. Several of Cushman's stories were published in a book in 2018 titled "ALONG THIRTY MILE RIVER: MAINE CAMPFIRE TALES OF THE STRANGE AND SUPERNATURAL" By Helen Caldwell Cushman & Betsy Connor Bowen.
Tune in to 94.5 FM on Readfield Radio or livestream - see comments below. The show airs Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and every weekday at 4:00 p.m. M-W-F are reruns of different, previous episodes.

10/12/2026

If you missed this episode last week, it's re-airing this week on M-W-F at 4:00 pm on 95.4 FM Readfield Radio or livestream via https://sites.google.com/readfieldmaine.gov/readfield-radio/digital-streaming

10/10/2026

The Readfield History Hour episode this week will be about the origin of the Readfield Historical Society, founded 41 years ago. The story is told by one of the founders, Dale Potter Clark in a 2016 interview conducted by Sydney Greene, who was an RHS intern at the time. This episode will air Saturday and Sunday at 10am and 7pm and on Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm. Random reruns will air M-W-F at 4:00 pm. Tune in on Readfield Radio 94.5 FM or livestream by following the link in comments below.

10/08/2026

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 pm when the Readfield and Winthrop Historical Societies will co-host this interesting historical program!

PHOTO CAPTION: Jackie Fournier will present a program on Colonial medicine as Dr. Samuel Colman at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center on November

10/02/2026

Taken at the Readfield Grange Fair in the 1950s. Enza Turner (L) and Charlie Elvin center. We need your help with identifying the woman on the right.

Pumpkin contest at the Readfield Grange Fair year unknown. Taken in the exhibition hall. Far left is Enza Turner, center Charlie Elvin. Right unknown but she looks SO VERY familiar we cannot bring up a name! Can anyone help?

10/02/2026

The Readfield History Hour episode this week is about the famous and historic Baptist minister and missionary Rev. Isaac Case of East Readfield. It airs Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Also, random reruns of the Readfield History Hour air on M_W_F at 4 pm on Readfield Radio 94.5 FM on your radio dial or livestream the show via https://sites.google.com/readfieldmaine.gov/readfield-radio/digital-streaming

09/29/2026

This episode of Readfield History Hour, Asa Gile part II is the rr-run this week on M-W-F at 4:00 p.m., if you missed it last week.

09/25/2026

The Readfield History Hour broadcast this week will explore the history of the Readfield Grange #217 which was organized on March 24, 1876, with 38 charter members. Early Meetings were held for over two decades in members' private homes or local halls (such as E.O. Beane's hall) before a dedicated building was constructed. The Grange Hall was built on land given by the Methodist Society on Church Road and completed in 1897 at a cost of about $1,500. It served as a hub for agricultural education, social gatherings, a large community lending library started in 1889, and the annual Readfield Grange Fairs. Listen to the Readfield History Hour on 94.5 FM if you are in town, or stream it via the link below. Air Times: Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and repeats Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Random reruns air M-W-F at 4:00 p.m. Included are just a few of the many Grange photos in our collection. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/readfieldmaine.gov/readfield-radio/digital-streaming

09/18/2026

Join us October 4th for the Readfield Fairgrounds Community Park Groundbreaking Ceremony and Work Day! https://www.readfieldmaine.gov/home/news/readfield-fairgrounds-community-park-groundbreaking-ceremony-and-work-day

09/18/2026

What a day it was. Thank you to all that came to watch and support this historic day.
Thank you to the amazing crew of Preservation Timber Frame for crafting something so beautiful and getting it set safely in place.

Address

759 Main Street
Readfield, ME
04355

Telephone

(207) 377-2299

Website

http://readfieldmaine.blogspot.com/, https://readfield1791.blogspot.com/

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