Canton Maine Historical Society

Canton Maine Historical Society Located at 25 Turner Street. Winter Open Hours: Saturday, Jan 10; Saturday Feb 7; Saturday, March 7; plus during events. Children under 18 are free.

Annual Membership dues are $10.00 per year. Meetings occur on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Guest are always welcome. Membership dues are $10.00 per year. Contact President Phyllis Ouellette at 207 500-9893 or [email protected] to confirm meeting dates and times.

Yesterday’s History Hour and Spaghetti Dinner at CHS was fantastic! Co-hosted by the Lake Anasagunticook Association and...
06/14/2026

Yesterday’s History Hour and Spaghetti Dinner at CHS was fantastic! Co-hosted by the Lake Anasagunticook Association and the Canton Historical Society, the history talks by Liz Rothrock, Mac Ray, and Claire and Dan Riley were fascinating, and the spaghetti made by Diane Ray received rave reviews. Thanks to all who attended or donated goodies!

Here is your June 2026 photo for the Photo Caption Contest!What caption would you give this photo?(Enter your caption su...
06/09/2026

Here is your June 2026 photo for the Photo Caption Contest!

What caption would you give this photo?
(Enter your caption suggestions in the comments field.)

How does the Caption Contest work?
Each month, we will choose one of the historic photos from our collection (or from a family collection) and post it on the CHS page and CHS Group page, and ask for your creative captions. Add as many as you like! At each monthly meeting, the CHS Board of Directors will vote to select the winning caption.

What is the prize?
Glory! Your winning caption will be announced prior to posting the new photo for the upcoming month. (Extra Glory Points if you can name any of the people or provide additional history of the image.)

So put on your thinking caps and join the fun!

Announcing the Caption Contest Winner for May 2026The winning caption is:"All A-Board!"Caption by Carole FerrisCongratul...
06/09/2026

Announcing the Caption Contest Winner for May 2026

The winning caption is:
"All A-Board!"
Caption by Carole Ferris
Congratulations!

Thanks to all who participated!
Watch for the June 2026 Caption Contest coming very soon!

Join us on Sat June 13 at the Canton Historical Society for a History Hour and Spaghetti dinner, with plenty of time to ...
06/07/2026

Join us on Sat June 13 at the Canton Historical Society for a History Hour and Spaghetti dinner, with plenty of time to join in the Canton Community Night afterward!

A fundraiser co-sponsored by the Lake Anasagunticook Association and the Historical Society, the event includes fascinating history stories about the Canton/Hartford area from 3-4 pm, then a delicious spaghetti dinner and dessert from 4-6 pm. Suggested donation for the dinner: $5 adults, $3 kids.

Take-out dinners are available too!
See you there!

Join us on Saturday, June 13 for the History Hour and Spaghetti Dinner, co-sponsored by the Canton Historical Society an...
05/15/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 13 for the History Hour and Spaghetti Dinner, co-sponsored by the Canton Historical Society and the Lake Anasagunticook Association. Speakers are from 3-4 pm. Spaghetti Dinner, 4-6 pm. Suggested donation: $5 adults, $3 kids. See you there!

Here is your May 2026 photo for the Photo Caption Contest!What caption would you give this photo?(Enter your caption sug...
05/14/2026

Here is your May 2026 photo for the Photo Caption Contest!

What caption would you give this photo?
(Enter your caption suggestions in the comments field.)

How does the Caption Contest work?
Each month, we will choose one of the historic photos from our collection (or from a family collection) and post it on the CHS page and CHS Group page, and ask for your creative captions. Add as many as you like! At each monthly meeting, the CHS Board of Directors will vote to select the winning caption.

What is the prize?
Glory! Your winning caption will be announced prior to posting the new photo for the upcoming month.
(Extra Glory Points if you can name any of the people or provide additional history of the image.)

So put on your thinking caps and join the fun!

Announcing the Caption Contest Winner for April 2026The winning caption is:"Where did those damn sheep go to now?!"Capti...
05/14/2026

Announcing the Caption Contest Winner for April 2026

The winning caption is:
"Where did those damn sheep go to now?!"
Caption by Lucille Brennan Cacciatore
Congratulations!

Thanks to all who participated!
Watch for the May 2026 Caption Contest coming very soon!

Last Friday, Canton Historial was honored to have some hard working Cougar kids help clean our building! Thank you, Rob ...
05/08/2026

Last Friday, Canton Historial was honored to have some hard working Cougar kids help clean our building! Thank you, Rob Marshall, Sam Howes and Olaf Johnson for working with the kids!!

The Historical Society building had three events this weekend! Co****le, cribbage and a retirement party!
05/04/2026

The Historical Society building had three events this weekend! Co****le, cribbage and a retirement party!

A great turn out at Saturday’s Barn Quilt Painting class at CHS. 27 painters! Thanks to Saskia Reinholt for her patient...
04/19/2026

A great turn out at Saturday’s Barn Quilt Painting class at CHS.

27 painters! Thanks to Saskia Reinholt for her patient instruction. The group included 3 generations of the Keene family!

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25 Turner Street
Canton, ME
04221

Telephone

+12075970048

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