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Camden-Rockport Historical Society

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Camden-Rockport Historical Society

The Camden-Rockport Historical Society is an organization dedicated to the preservation of the historical legacy of Camden and Rockport, Maine.

The homestead is one of the earliest houses in the region. It was built in the late 1700s on Lot 27 by Simeon Tyler and was bought in 1807 by Robert Thorndike, Jr. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Antique furniture and farm equipment on display reflect the time period. Also on the property are a blacksmith shop, 19th-century barn, and a maple sugar house. Museum collect

ion includes historical photos, ship models, clothing, and other artifacts related to local history.

03/22/2026

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE: CANCELLATION

We are so sorry to announce that the Maine Maple Sunday event scheduled for tomorrow, March 22nd, at the Camden-Rockport Historical Society is officially cancelled due to the expected weather.

While we were looking forward to a day of syrup, blacksmithing, and music, the safety of our volunteers and guests comes first. We appreciate your understanding and hope you stay warm and safe!

Please stay tuned for future events.

03/15/2026

Update: we are unfortunately cancelling due to the expected weather.

We are one week away from Maine Maple Sunday!

🍁 Sweet Traditions & Iron Sparks: Maine Maple Sunday at CRHS! 🍁

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate a classic Maine spring? Join us at the Camden-Rockport Historical Society for a full afternoon of history, music, and—of course—maple syrup!

The Details:
📅 When: Sunday, March 22nd
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: CRHS Campus (next to Hannaford across the street from Maritime Farms on the Camden/Rockport town line).

What’s Happening:
* At the Sugar Shack: Stop by and say hello to Keryn Annis, who will be tending the fire and sharing the magic of how sap becomes that "liquid gold" we all love.

* Open House: We are opening the doors to the Museum, the Historic Homestead, and the Barn. It’s a great chance to explore our collections and step back in time.

* Blacksmithing Demo: Step into the shop to witness the heat and craft of Travis French. Travis is a skilled farrier and will be demonstrating the traditional art of making horseshoes.

* Live Music: Enjoy the local sounds of Greg Dorr and friends, providing the perfect soundtrack for your visit.

* Local History: We will have books for sale by the late, beloved local historian Barbara Dyer. Take home a piece of Camden-Rockport's rich heritage!

Whether you're here for the syrup, the craftsmanship, or the community, there is something for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/24/2025

Ever been curious about this place? All of our historic buildings will be open to the public tomorrow 11-2 including the museum, barn, blacksmith shop and homestead. Join us for the Fall Open House and Tours at the Camden-Rockport Historical Society Saturday from 11-2.

07/30/2025

We are so grateful to Dominic Fontaine of Cliff Side Tree service for making quick work of two hazard trees on our campus last week. We’ve been so fortunate to have some amazing professionals donate their services and products! We will highlight a few others over the next couple weeks.

Dominic specializes in tree preservation which makes him the go-to choice for anyone looking to save a special tree. He is incredibly knowledgeable and will happily share and educate. We love preserving historic buildings as well as trees, but these two were totally dead and had the potential to hurt a person or one of our buildings if not handled properly. Dominic specializes in handling hazard trees safely with all the necessary care to work gently around special properties like this one.

We highly recommend giving him a call for your preservation or hazard mitigation project!

07/20/2025

A few photos from the July Jubilee & Pig Roast at the Camden-Rockport Historical Society. More to come! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us.

Address

7 Commercial Street
Rockport, ME
04856

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12072362257

Website

http://www.camdenrockporthistoricalsociety.org/

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