*RESCHEDULED DATE* We hope you will be able to join us on Sunday, July 27th at 10:00 am for our Soldiers at Rest walking tour in Mount Hope Cemetery. Focused on the stories of some of the hundreds of Maine men who fought in America’s Civil War, Soldiers at Rest walks the grounds of Bangor’s […]
Bangor is a city rich in history, mystery and powerful events. Perched on the edge of the Maine North Woods and a one-time important harbor, Bangor’s history is filled with tales of lumber barons who struck it rich from her natural resources as well as shipping magnates and manufacturing pioneers. The Best of Bangor tells […]
In April, 1911 a spark in a streamside hay shed ignited a fire that devastated much of Bangor’s downtown and threatened many of her neighborhoods. Join us as we follow the flames’ path and learn which structures survived and how Bangor and her people recovered from the devastation. This tour meets at the Bangor Historical […]
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery is the nation’s second oldest garden cemetery. It was […]
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery is the nation’s second oldest garden cemetery. It was […]
Bangor is a city rich in history, mystery and powerful events. Perched on the edge of the Maine North Woods and a one-time important harbor, Bangor’s history is filled with tales of lumber barons who struck it rich from her natural resources as well as shipping magnates and manufacturing pioneers. The Best of Bangor tells […]
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery is the nation’s second oldest garden cemetery. It was […]
Wine Night at Hill HouseWednesday, August 13th | 4:30–6:30 PM Complimentary wine and appetizers for all BHS membersThis is a members-only event. Not a member yet? Memberships start at just $25/year and include exclusive access to events like this. We will be joined once again by members of the BSO performing throughout the event. Join here: https://bangorhistoricalsociety.org/membership/ Sponsored […]
Bangor is a city rich in history, mystery and powerful events. Perched on the edge of the Maine North Woods and a one-time important harbor, Bangor’s history is filled with tales of lumber barons who struck it rich from her natural resources as well as shipping magnates and manufacturing pioneers. The Best of Bangor tells […]
The 2nd Annual Great Bangor (Art) History Hunt will take place on August 16th from 10 am to 2 pm. The starting place is the Bangor Historical Society located at 159 Union Street, Bangor. Join us for this annual event that is fun for the whole family! Participants will be given a map and clues that […]