Find Your Place in History: Discover Your Roots and Take a Peek Behind the Scenes at the Maine Historical Society

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On Thursday afternoons, from June to October, spend a few hours going back in time!

With a small group of like-minded peers, in the beautiful Maine Historical Society’s Brown Research Library, prepare to explore history on all levels: from the history of your own family to artifacts that help tell the story of western civilization. 

+ Dig back into your own family story and piece together the people from your past.

+ See some of the most amazing artifacts in the vast collections of the Maine Historical Society. 

+ Put on the white gloves and explore our archives—off limits to our regular visitors. 

+ Finally, celebrate your accomplishments in the Longfellow garden--smell the flowers and taste a few traditional Maine treats!

This is a guided introduction to genealogical research—not for experienced genealogists. To ensure you have the most fascinating experience, bring the names and birthdates of a few relatives to your session.