Orono Historical Society

Orono Historical Society The Orono Historical Society works to preserve and share the history of the town and people of Orono, Maine

Thank you Town of Orono Firefighters!
05/06/2026

Thank you Town of Orono Firefighters!

The annual meeting of the Orono Historical Society will be Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held on the ...
05/04/2026

The annual meeting of the Orono Historical Society will be Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held on the first floor of the Birch Street School (under the Thrift Shop). Hope to see you there!

Save the date! The Orono Historical Society’s annual meeting will be on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM at the Birch Street ...
04/29/2026

Save the date! The Orono Historical Society’s annual meeting will be on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM at the Birch Street School (below the Thrift Shop).

The next meeting of the Orono Historical Society will be Tuesday, April 7th at 6:30 PM the Birch Street School (below th...
04/06/2026

The next meeting of the Orono Historical Society will be Tuesday, April 7th at 6:30 PM the Birch Street School (below the Thrift Shop). We’ll bring the yearbooks, you bring your memories! Hope to see you on Tuesday.

From the littlest Red Riot to the oldest Boston Post Cane holder, 220 years is a great reason to celebrate! Happy birthd...
03/12/2026

From the littlest Red Riot to the oldest Boston Post Cane holder, 220 years is a great reason to celebrate! Happy birthday, Orono!

The University of Maine has announced its intention to demolish Crossland Hall, the OLDEST BUILDING ON CAMPUS. In fact, ...
01/21/2026

The University of Maine has announced its intention to demolish Crossland Hall, the OLDEST BUILDING ON CAMPUS. In fact, Crossland pre-dates the University itself.

The Board of Directors of the Orono Historical Society has sent letters to both the Town of Orono and the University of Maine Trustees opposing this action.

However. The voice of citizens is desperately needed. Speaking isn't necessary, but showing up in opposition to the University's plans is critical to the efforts to save this historic structure.

We hope that you will join the cause on MONDAY, JANUARY 26 at 8AM in Room 1 of the WELLS CONFERENCE CENTER on the Orono campus.

If you would like to speak in person or via Zoom, please sign up using this link:

The BOT meeting will be held on the UM campus at Wells Conference Center, Room 1. The public comment sign up will start at 8am. Public comment is at 8:30 am and is limited to 3 minutes per person for a total of an hour. Online sign ups are now open at this website (to speak via Zoom): https://www.maine.edu/board-of-trustees/.

There is also a Google Form set up by those opposed to Crossland's demoliton. They're asking that anyone planning to attend sign up in advance.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9ZY_BUUGpNAAY2U9vQk-nGvU69D-sWFIXT8NWk_Rl6NcEpA/viewform

01/06/2026

Please join us! Our first meeting of 2026 will be tonight at 6:30 PM at the Birch Street School. All are welcome to bring their memories of Orono as we welcome the new year.

12/02/2025

Due to the storm predicted for tonight our scheduled Annual Meeting is being postponed.
Keep an eye on this page for a new date!

What a great time last night as we welcomed author and historian Brian Swartz (Maine at War ) to Orono for our Speaker S...
08/27/2025

What a great time last night as we welcomed author and historian Brian Swartz (Maine at War ) to Orono for our Speaker Series.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Orono Performing Arts Center.

Watch this page and our website (www.oronohistoricalsociety.org) for news about our future events--and tell your friends!

TOMORROW! We'd love to see you on August 26th!
08/25/2025

TOMORROW! We'd love to see you on August 26th!

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