“The Octagon House” The unusually large tulip poplar which stands at the corner of High and Perham streets in downtown Farmington blooms at the beginning of June. The flowers are rather discreet from a distance but up close the pale yellow and lime green blooms are distinctive and lovely. The…

Hammond Lumber has donated 6 bundles of cedar shingles to the Farmington Historical Society for residing to Octagon House porch. This generous gift will help finish the ongoing work to rehabilitate porch to its former glory. Hammond Lumber has previously helped FHS by a previous donation last year.

Eleanor Roosevelt visited Farmington in 1933. The picture and story were discovered by Theresa Forester in the scrapbook she was working for the FHS Scrapbook Project.

Layne Nason (third person from the left) speaking to the group in Abbott Park. Photo by Deb Probert. Jane’s Walk ME: Abbott School: Past, Present, and Future   This walk explored the history of what is now known as, “Abbott Park.” Layne Nason touched upon the rich history of the former Abbott…

Dear Friends, We are so excited to share that, for the entire month of May, Farmington Historical Society has been selected by store leadership at Hannaford’s Farmington to receive a $1 donation from every purchase of the $2.50 Community Bag. This is a great way to broaden awareness and help…

FUTURE Meeting

This is the link to the publisher’s website: Relics – DamnYankee Publishing RELICS – IMAGINING MY RECENT ANCESTORS AND OTHER KIN USING THE TRACES THEY LEFT BEHIND is published as a large-format (8½ x 11) paperback, printed on bright white paper with over 200 photos and illustrations in color and monochrome. With…