Old Berwick Historical Society

Old Berwick Historical Society This is the official site of the Old Berwick Historical Society and Counting House Museum located in South Berwick, Maine

OPEN WEEKEND AFTERNOONS JUNE-OCTOBER AND YEAR ROUND BY APPOINTMENT

The Old Berwick Historical Society promotes public awareness of and appreciation for local and regional history through a variety of activities that explore, preserve, interpret, and celebrate the past, and through stewardship of the Counting House and its collections. We serve history lovers from all over the country, especially

Seacoast New Hampshire and Southern York County, Maine. The Counting House Museum is a regional treasure containing one of northern New England’s last textile mill ballrooms. Home of the Old Berwick Historical Society, it is a repository for documents, photographs and historic curiosities covering a wide spectrum of community life in and around the Berwicks, site of the first permanent settlement in Maine.

Congratulations to South Berwick resident Evan Hennessy on being awarded James Beard 2026 Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ...
06/16/2026

Congratulations to South Berwick resident Evan Hennessy on being awarded James Beard 2026 Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)!

Stages in Dover is a crown jewel of the region’s restaurant scene and we are happy to see your hard work recognized.

Own an old house?   Check this out!
06/15/2026

Own an old house? Check this out!

ATTENTION OWNERS OF OLD HOUSES! Our next Monday Meet-Up is geared specifically towards your needs—join us!

⏰ Monday, July 6th, at 12PM EST
💻 virtually via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oPHSiJsoRVW5P_h4Bfjkgw #/registration
🏠 free and open to all

Maine Preservation is here to help, and so are your fellow homeowners. Our recurring Monday Meet-Up series provides access to our expert team *as well as* supportive peer-to-peer learning. Old house roof giving you concerns? Wondering if your foundation needs attention? Curious about restoring historic windows yourself? Tap into the knowledge and encouragement of fellow Mainers to learn how they addressed a damp basement or get advice on the best painter in town 😉. 📸 Beautiful details on a historic home, from our 2024 residency in Poland.

💀 Happy Halloween from your favorite Munsters at Old Berwick Historical Society 👻🎃
10/31/2025

💀 Happy Halloween from your favorite Munsters at Old Berwick Historical Society 👻🎃

Address

2 Liberty Street
South Berwick, ME
03908

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12073840000

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