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Rumford Area Historical Society To collect and preserve any material that may help to establish or to illustrate the history of Rumf

The purpose of the Rumford Area Historical Society is to collect and preserve any material that may help to establish or to illustrate the history of Rumford, Maine, to disseminate historical information and to arouse interest in its history.

10/11/2026

📢 Joint Monthly Meeting: Mexico & Rumford Historical Societies
​Join us on Monday, October 19th at 5:00 PM at Calvin Lyons Hall (134 Main Street) for our monthly membership meeting!
​We’ll start the evening with a potluck supper, followed by our regular meeting.
​🍽️ Bring a dish to share, drink will be provided!
đź‘Ą The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

09/19/2026

Rumford & Mexico Historical Societies Joint Potluck Supper 🍲✨
​Mark your calendars! Join us for our monthly joint potluck supper as we gather to catch up, discuss local history, and put the finishing touches on our plans for the upcoming Fall Craft Fair!
​🗓 When: Monday, September 21 at 5:00 PM
đź“Ť Where: Mexico Historical Society Museum (3 Oxford Street, Mexico, ME)
đź‘Ą Who: Open to all members, volunteers, and friends of both historical societies!

09/09/2026

Rumford & Mexico Historical Societies: Monthly Meeting & Potluck
​Date: Monday September 21st
​Time: 5:00 PM
​Location: Mexico Historical Society Museum, 3 Oxford Street, Mexico, ME
​Join us for our monthly gathering! We will start with a community potluck at 5:00 PM, followed immediately by our monthly business meeting.

08/08/2026

Mexico & Rumford Historical Societies Meeting Notice
When: Wednesday, Aug 19 @ 5:00 PM
Where: Mexico Historical Society Museum (3 Oxford St)
​Due to a scheduling conflict, our August meeting has been moved to August 19. We’ll kick things off with a potluck, followed by a planning session for our Fall Craft Fair. The public is warmly invited—bring a favorite dish and join the conversation!

🏛️ Visit Lufkin’s School Museum This Saturday! 🏛️​Step back in time and explore local history! Lufkin’s School Museum wi...
07/31/2026

🏛️ Visit Lufkin’s School Museum This Saturday! 🏛️
​Step back in time and explore local history! Lufkin’s School Museum will be open this Saturday, August 1st, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
​Come take a walk through our exhibits, discover fascinating stories from our community's past, and bring the whole family for an educational weekend outing!
​📍 Location: Lufkin's School Museum, Rt2 Rumford Center
⏰ Hours: Saturday August1, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Open to the public!
​We look forward to seeing you there! 📚✨

07/30/2026

In Memory of Jane Welch Peterson
The Rumford Area Historical Society mourns the passing of longtime member and past
president, Jane Welch Peterson, whose dedication and passion helped shape our organization.Jane played a vital role in bringing the Society into the digital age. Through her work
establishing our presence on the Maine Memory Network, she made our collections accessible to a broader audience, ensuring that Rumford’s rich history can be shared and preserved for generations to come.
She will be remembered for her kindness, her unwavering commitment, and her deep love of local history.
We extend our sincere condolences to her daughter, Kerry Berrier; her son, Mike Peterson; her sister, Ann Welch; her cousin, Sally Welch Jordan, Barbara Burns and Rob Cameron; and her extended family and loved ones.
Her legacy will not be forgotten.

07/27/2026

The kids caught this little tiny snapping turtle about a half hour before we saw the big turtle. Tony was brave enough to pick it up so we could all get a good look at it. Check out its long nails and rippled underbelly.

07/12/2026

🌭 Rumford & Mexico Historical Societies Annual Potluck Picnic 🥗

Join us for an evening of great food, fellowship, and fun at our annual potluck picnic, generously hosted by Steve Baty at his farmhouse.

đź“… Monday, July 20
đź•” 5:00 PM
đź“Ť 676 Roxbury Road, Mexico, Maine

Please bring your favorite summer dish to share. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided.
Enjoy a relaxing evening with fellow members, friends, and neighbors.

Everyone is welcome! Feel free to bring a comfortable lawn or picnic chair if you'd like.
We look forward to seeing you there!

06/11/2026

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Rumford and Mexico Historical Societies will not hold their monthly meeting and potluck supper in June.
We look forward to seeing everyone when we resume our regular meeting schedule in July.
Thank you for your continued support of our Historical Societies, and have a wonderful June!

Address

145 Congress Street
Rumford, ME
04276

Opening Hours

9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12073642540

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