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70.14.17 D – N. Tilton Letter dated 29 Sep 1851

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Don Taylor

70.14.17 D – Letter – N. Tilton to his children four days before his death. [Continuing with the “Tilton Papers,” letters, family notes and other materials regarding the Tilton family of Scarborough. The material was originally received in 1970. Many … Continue reading →

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Beech Ridge School Update (Sept 2021)

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Karlene Osborne

By Karlene Osborne Restoration of the 1800s schoolhouse at 184 Holmes Road continues. Since the donation of the building to Scarborough Historical Society in the fall of 2018, the Society has been busy stabilizing the structure. Of an estimated budget … Continue reading →

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The Small Tomb – 89.9.740

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Don Taylor

[The following document primarily relates to a tomb located in Limington; however, is a part of the Small Surname files at the Scarborough Historical Society and  is included here as part of the collection. It has been corrected as far … Continue reading →

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Museum has Resumed Normal Hours and Operations

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Don Taylor

The Scarborough Historical Society Museum has resumed normal hours and operations. Reservations are no longer required. Out of an abundance of caution, visitors are required to wear masks while visiting to protect other visitors and volunteers. Please see Maine’s Museum COVID19 … Continue reading →

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Added December 8th through 14th

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Don Taylor

Research Annual Reports Added the 1951 Scarborough Annual Report to Digital Maine and to the Internet Archive.

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Added December 1st through 7th

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Don Taylor

Research Annual Reports  Added the 1950 Scarborough Annual Report to Digital Maine and to the Internet Archive.

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Holiday Cheer at the Museum

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Don Taylor

Thank you to the Scarborough Garden Club, especially Jeanette Guglielmetti, for the beautiful holiday wreaths to decorate the museum’s doors this year. Also, thank you to Joyce Alden for the boughs and berries used to decorate the window boxes.

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Added November 17th through 23rd

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Don Taylor

Research Annual Reports Added the Scarborough Annual Report – for 1949

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Added November 3rd through 9th

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Don Taylor

Research Finding AidsTown Reports Added a copy of the 1853-1854 Scarborough Town Report to the  SHS Website. Bill Tolman Memorial Database I created a new Bill Tolman Memorial Database Webpage and moved the content from the research page to it. … Continue reading →

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Added October 27th to November 2nd

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Don Taylor

Research Books At the Museum Added: Town Register – Scarborough – 1905 – Includes early Scarborough history, businesses, “military matters” (French & Indian, Revolutionary, & Civil wars), schools, churches, landmarks, and the 1905 Town Census. The town census is particularly … Continue reading →

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