President's Message
Summer is here! Yeah! There are several items of interest
going on. Our first museum exhibit on Bar Mills, Buxton and Hollis sides, is
still under construction, but will certainly be worth the wait! There is still
time for you to submit stories about the Village and the people or donate or
loan interesting items about its history...
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The Earth Eventually Reclaims What We No Longer Have Use For
As a child growing up in downtown Biddeford, going to visit my aunt and uncle in Hollis Center was a major excursion, made even more special by the fact that neither of my parents drove, and so we depended on the generosity of relatives for any of our more distant outings. On those occasions, another of my mother’s sisters who...
Developing Democracy in Bar Mills, Maine
Imagine a situation in which teenagers are separated from their parents by long distances. Imagine the teenagers having to rely on their own wits and hard labor in order to survive. They are without sufficient food and they have little access to goods and services. These teens have virtually no communication with their parents...
Elden Store Memorial Plantings
The memorial landscaping project at the National Register Elden Store is almost complete! Find out more information about the dedication ceremony, as well as how to donate a memorial planting.
Will Hanson School in Buxton Go the Way of
Union Station?
Has the MSAD 6 School Board voted to rescind their vote to demolish the historic, structurally sound, and useful Hanson School building? Will Hanson be leased, licensed, sold, or torn down? This is what we know...
Brides Through History: Conservation Tips
On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, over thirty people visited the historical society to learn more about the history of wedding gowns presented by Carla Turner, as well as to gaze upon the sixteen wedding dresses currently on display. If you were not able to attend this event, you will discover a few conservation tips to ensure a long-lasting gown.
Building Bridges
Site preparation has begun on replacement of the 1938 Bar Mills and Canal Bridges in Buxton and Hollis. Concrete was poured for one of the new Hollis side abutments on June 17. 2015. Stay tuned for more information and updates in the fall issue of the newsletter.
A Look Back in History
Let's take a look back at current events in 1915!
Upcoming Events 2015
We have had several wonderful events so far, and there are still more wonderful activities to come. Find out more about what lies in the months ahead...
Additional Information
Find out more about the following:
- The History Center and Museum
- Supporting the Society
- Becoming A Member
- And More!