Fairfield ME Historical Society

Fairfield ME Historical Society page for the Fairfield Maine Historical Society The house will be open each Tuesday thereafter. Hours are 10:00 to 3:00.

The Fairfield History House will be closed in December, January, February and March, reopening the first Tuesday in April. During the winter, special tours may be arranged by calling Peggy at 426-8986. Folks may also call Shirley, at 453-2833. Mission and Purpose of the Fairfield Historical Society
The mission of the Fairfield Historical Society is to record and preserve the history of the Town of

Fairfield, Maine and its region. The purpose of the organization is to receive and compile historical papers which might otherwise be lost, to obtain articles pertaining to the town (tools, furniture, manuscripts, etc.), to contact townspeople and help make them aware of our interest and concern about the preservation of these articles and of all articles given or sold to the town which might have historical value. We encourage gifts of a historical nature! Don't let anything in your attic go to the dump without calling the society. It might be just the photograph, letter, newspaper or artifact that would fill a gap in our collection. Membership in the Fairfield Historical Society
There are no residence requirements - anyone interested in the goals of the society is welcome. Members are encouraged to study and research local history and also to speak to groups about our purposes. History House Museum
The Cotton-Smith House, a Queen Anne Victorian, built in 1894 by John Cotton of the White Mountain Refrigerator Company, is listed in the National Register. The house was purchased by the FHS with a bequest from founding member Ray Tobey in 1983. Painted ceilings with a stenciled border found under a false ceiling have been restored to their former beauty. Honey maple woodwork is especially prevalent on the main stairs and entry.

We have a few extra yearbooks for sale. $15 each. Pass along if you know anyone that graduated in these years. Thanks!
11/03/2025

We have a few extra yearbooks for sale. $15 each. Pass along if you know anyone that graduated in these years. Thanks!

From the Kennebec Valley Community College Archives. Do you recognize anyone?
10/20/2025

From the Kennebec Valley Community College Archives. Do you recognize anyone?

We had a great day on Saturday and still have LOTS of stuff for our Sunday sale. 10:00 am - 2 pm
10/12/2025

We had a great day on Saturday and still have LOTS of stuff for our Sunday sale. 10:00 am - 2 pm

We had a great day on Saturday and still have plenty of baked goods and Barn/Yard sale things for Sunday. 10 am - 2 pm
10/12/2025

We had a great day on Saturday and still have plenty of baked goods and Barn/Yard sale things for Sunday. 10 am - 2 pm

We have books, toys, holiday decorations, jewelry, household goods, dishes, glassware, tools, frames/pictures, craft ite...
10/10/2025

We have books, toys, holiday decorations, jewelry, household goods, dishes, glassware, tools, frames/pictures, craft items, lamps and SO MUCH MORE! LOTS of fresh baked goods; cookies, brownies, cake, breads, jams and jellies, etc.

Sunflowers that Jennifer M brought in, from her garden, for us to take home and enjoy. Thanks Jennifer! They look stunni...
09/18/2025

Sunflowers that Jennifer M brought in, from her garden, for us to take home and enjoy. Thanks Jennifer! They look stunning on my kitchen table.

Come to our Barn/Yard/Bake sale on October 11th from 8:30 - 2:00 and October 12th from 10:00 - 2:00. We have LOTS of thi...
09/16/2025

Come to our Barn/Yard/Bake sale on October 11th from 8:30 - 2:00 and October 12th from 10:00 - 2:00. We have LOTS of things, and will have baked goods and fresh flower arrangements. Everything is priced to sell!

Does this look familiar to anyone from Fairfield? It appears to be a piece of cotton muslin, 21 inches square, depicting...
08/16/2025

Does this look familiar to anyone from Fairfield? It appears to be a piece of cotton muslin, 21 inches square, depicting places in Fairfield, ME. Under the second row are the words Morrell Photo, Lewiston, Me. and Fairfield, Me. I tried looking up Morrell Photo but found nothing. Any insight would be helpful.

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42 High Street
Fairfield, ME
04937

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10am - 3pm

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+12074532998

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Fairfield History House

The Fairfield History House will be closed in December, January, and February, reopening the first tuesday in March. The house will be open each Tuesday thereafter as well as the second Saturday of each month. Hours for both days are 9:00 to 4:00. During the winter, special tours may be arranged by calling Mark McPheters at 453-9823.

Mission and Purpose of the Fairfield Historical Society The mission of the Fairfield Historical Society is to record and preserve the history of the Town of Fairfield, Maine and its region. The purpose of the organization is to receive and compile historical papers which might otherwise be lost, to obtain articles pertaining to the town (tools, furniture, manuscripts, etc.), to contact townspeople and help make them aware of our interest and concern about the preservation of these articles and of all articles given or sold to the town which might have historical value. We encourage gifts of a historical nature! Don't let anything in your attic go to the dump without calling the society. It might be just the photograph, letter, newspaper or artifact that would fill a gap in our collection. Membership in the Fairfield Historical Society There are no residence requirements - anyone interested in the goals of the society is welcome. Members are encouraged to study and research local history and also to speak to groups about our purposes. History House Museum The Cotton-Smith House, a Queen Anne Victorian, built in 1894 by John Cotton of the White Mountain Refrigerator Company, is listed in the National Register. The house was purchased by the FHS with a bequest from founding member Ray Tobey in 1983. Painted ceilings with a stenciled border found under a false ceiling have been restored to their former beauty. Honey maple woodwork is especially prevalent on the main stairs and entry.