The Athens Historical Society meets on the second and last Thursday of each month.

All are welcome to attend and learn about, share, and help preserve local history.

The second Thursday meeting takes place at the Depot located at the intersection of Route 150 and West Ridge Rd in Cornville (just north of the Athens town line.)

The last Thursday meeting takes place at the Town Office/Somerset Academy, located at 26 Academy Street in Athens.

SAVE THE DATE!

The Old Home Day gathering is happening all day on Saturday, September 21st at the Athens-Wesserunsett Valley Fairgrounds and Exhibition Hall. If you are interested in volunteering or participating, please be in touch!

President: Jesse Huff – 207-612-6231

Secretary & Curator: Hillary Lister 654-3289

Town Historian: Guy Anton

Treasurer: Melanie Boyd

Sketch of the town office for the own of Athens.
Historical Society is located at the Somerset Academy, erected in 1846.

Connecting with History Through Photographs and Postcards

Historical Society postcard mailed in 1910.
Postcard from Athens Historical Society mailed November 11, 1910 to Bingham Maine
Unknown building, image from the Athens Historical Society.
Athens Grange Hall postcard.
Looking up Main Street over 100 years ago.

Connecting with History Through the Archives

1919 School Report showing $150 for repairs.
School Report in the collection of the Historical Society.
2019 Annual Report.