Gatherings & programs

People & families

Revolutionary Settlers

September 19, 2026 · 7:00pm to 8:00pm

A new program with audience participation! Join us to embody one of the original Revolutionary War veterans who helped settle Otisfield after their service. Free and open to all me

Work & industry

Revolutionary Fair

August 22, 2026 · 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Join us as we welcome local Revolutionary Era artisans plying their trade, a tasting station featuring foods of the time period, period games to keep everyone entertained and much

Society program

Annual Strawberry Festival

July 5, 2026 · 4:00 to 6:00

Join us once again for homemade strawberry shortcake at the Otisfield Community Hall. Enjoy displays of historic photos, delicious shortcake and live music by the Lake Region Strum

People & families

Origins of Otisfield at Edes Falls

June 20, 2026 · 11:00am to

Join us for a picnic lunch as we recount the beginnings of Otisfield near where it all began! We’ll meet up at the Edes Falls Community Hall in Naples as we delve more into the Ori

Buildings & places

Evening with Archaeologist Dr. Barry Rodrigue

September 11, 2025 · 7pm to 8pm

Join us Thursday September 11th as we welcome Archeologist Dr. Barry Rodrigue to the Town House. Dr. Rodrigue will be talking about his work as a professional Archeologist and how

Work & industry

History of Sheep and Wool

August 14, 2025 · 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Cheryl Callahan will join us to speak on the history and production of wool. She will have authentic, historic tools on hand and demonstrate their uses. As always, this event is fr

Lakes & camps

Camp Arcadia presented by Anne Fritts

July 31, 2025 · 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Join us as we welcome Director Emeritus of Camp Arcadia, Anne Fritts. Anne has spent every summer of her life at Camp Arcadia, including as a third-generation owner. We’re sure man

Society program

Annual Strawberry Festival

July 6, 2025 · 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Our annual Strawberry Festival will continue to be held at the Bell Hill Meetinghouse. A multimedia presentation will be available inside the Meetinghouse. The historic Bell Hill S

Schools & learning

Welcome to Dunkertown – Cemetery Tour

October 12, 2024 · 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Join us for our third cemetery tour! This year we’ll be walking the paths at the South Otisfield Cemetery, also known as the Forrest Edwards Cemetery. We will delve into the histor

Buildings & places

Program: Vintage Grange Songs with musician Katherine Rhoda

August 10, 2024 · 3:00pm to 4:00pm

On Saturday, August 10th, Katherine Rhoda, an accomplished musician who has previously played at the Bell Hill Meetinghouse, will entertain us with Vintage Grange Songs. A short hi

Schools & learning

108th Annual Meetinghouse Sunday

Come and meet the Museum Director for the Maine State Museum, Mr. Bernard Fishman. “The Maine State museum is America’s oldest state museum (founded in 1836), and is known as ‘Main

Society program

An Update and Voting on Constitution

We will host a meeting over Zoom on April 14th at 7pm to vote on changes to our constitution and to elect our officers and directors. The proposed constitution is posted on our web