Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association

12/30/2025

As we close out 2025,the entire Meetinghouse Association Board thanks all of our generous friends and supporters. We could not do what we do without your help, encouragement and support!
2026 promises to be another great year with interesting and fun programs lined up…something for everyone!
Be sure to check out our new website for news and information about
upcoming programs and events. Www.bellhillmeetinghouse.com.
Happy New Year!

Explore the Bell Hill Meetinghouse, a historic landmark in the Otisfield, Maine.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement and day of giving. We are so very thankful for all of our generous donors! If you are able, we would love to have your support for our next project, restoration of the 12 louvered fan shutters over the windows and doors and the 10 window shutters. The shutters are very badly deteriorated with missing pieces and severe rot. The cost to repair, replace is $28,000 for the fan shutters and $32,000 for the window shutters. Can we do it? With your help, yes we can!!! Find the PayPal button on this page, go to our website at Bellhillmeetinghouse.com and click on more-membership and support, or simply mail your donation to Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association, PO Box 85, Oxford, ME 04270. Thank you!

11/30/2025

Exciting news!!!! The Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association website is now live!!! Find us at Bellhillmeetinghouse.com. The site is still being tweaked, but you can now find history, photos, news about upcoming events, and more. Check it out and spread the word!!!
Many thanks to Carolyn Hardy for building the site!

Explore the Bell Hill Meetinghouse, a historic landmark in the Otisfield, Maine.

11/24/2025

Invitation to bid. The Meetinghouse Association is inviting bids to replace the 12 louvered fan shutters over the windows and doors and the 10 window shutters with exact replicas of these existing features. Bid packages available by email [email protected]. Bids due by 8pm December 3.

09/19/2025

We are saddened by the death of our long-time friend, Phil Smith. Phil was the owner of Phil Smith Painting and over the years, he did many fine painting jobs at both the Meetinghouse and the Schoolhouse. He even braved the height and painted the bell tower dome. Phil was supportive of our mission to restore and maintain these historic buildings and we deeply appreciate all that he did for us. Rest in peace, our friend.

08/17/2025

A great night with S**o River Jazz. Thank you to everyone who came out - even Mother Nature gave it a beautiful stamp of approval!!!

08/14/2025

S**o River Jazz this Sunday, August 17 at the Meetinghouse from 6p-7p! Concert is free! Playing favorites mostly from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, they promise to Raise the Roof!!!
See you there!Doors open at 5:30.

08/09/2025

Concert coming right upon Sunday, August 17 from 6p-7p at the Meetinghouse! S**o River Jazz promises to Raise the Roof!!! We’d love to see you there!!! 191 Bell Hill Road, Otisfield. Exhibit in the Meetinghouse. Schoolhouse open as well. Free, but donations gratefully accepted.

07/26/2025

What to do on Sunday? Come to the Bell Hill Meetinghouse and “meet”the author of beloved classic novel Little Women, Louisa May Alcott! Acclaimed actress Laura Rocklyn will portray Louisa in a 20-minute costumed presentation. And be one of the first to see the newly installed reproduction ingrain aisle carpets! Tea on the Common will round out the afternoon. Program starts at 4. See you there!

07/22/2025

The weather forecast is looking great for the Annual Program on Sunday at 4pm! Perfect for afternoon tea on the Common following our program featuring “Louisa May Alcott” as portrayed by acclaimed actor, Laura Rocklyn. Fun program, summery drinks, tea sandwiches and cookies. Meet us there!!

07/19/2025

The Annual Program is almost here! Join us Sunday, July 27 from 4pm-6pm as we celebrate the completion of the bell tower restoration and the installation of the carpet aisle runners! Joining us as author Louisa May Alcott pays us a visit! Louisa will be portrayed by acclaimed actress, writer, and historical interpreter Laura Rocklyn in a 20-minute costumed performance. How fun! Tea on the Common features summery beverages, tea sandwiches, and cookies. 1839 one-room schoolhouse also open and new exhibits up in the Meetinghouse. Bring the whole family! Donations gratefully accepted.