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The 2026 calendar Barns of Hiram: Lost and Saved is now available!
Hiram, Maine has a wealth of barns at present and in its history. Dozens of colorful photos of barns in Hiram that are sadly missed or still exist to bring joy to barn lovers everywhere. The 2026 calendar marks additional Jewish and Muslim holidays. It makes a great holiday gift! Cover photo: Barn of Mt. Cutler House inn; (right) Barn at Lemuel Cotton’s house. Available at Hiram Town Office, Soldiers Memorial Library, Kezar Falls Hardware. It can also be ordered online via th
Sally Williams
Nov 141 min read


Come to the Trash Can Turkey Roast on Saturday, October 18 and help us celebrate!
Bill and Marilyn Johnson (Clemons awardees) and David Buddemeyer (Quilt of Valor) What: Hubert W. Clemons Award for Outstanding Service to the Town of Hiram AND Quilt of Valor Award Where: The Trash Can Turkey Roast, Historical Ridge Road, Hiram, ME Who: Bill and Marilyn Johnson (Clemons awardees) and David Buddemeyer (Quilt of Valor) Why: Because of their outstanding service to Hiram and our country and the delicious food served at the event! Cost: $20 adults, $10 kids
Sally Williams
Oct 161 min read


Enslavement in Maine Presentation
Think there was no slavery in Maine? Think again! Vana Carmona will present “Enslavement in Maine,” a slide-illustrated talk. Vana is...
Sally Williams
Aug 271 min read


Help Us Raise the Ridlon Schoolhouse
HHS has embarked upon an important project to preserve one of Hiram's icons – the Ridlon Schoolhouse, the oldest remaining one-room...
Sally Williams
Jun 201 min read


New calendar Play Ball - national pastime baseball historically in our local towns - Baldwin, Brownfield, Cornish, Denmark, Fryeburg, Hiram, Kezar Falls (Parsonsfield, Porter, South Hiram), Sebago
Who could ask for more? In early games residents of one town were allowed to play on teams of other towns. Harry Lord signed with the...
gardenlit
Oct 23, 20241 min read


SAVE THE DATE - - 2025 Trash Can Turkey Roast on Oct. 18 at 12pm
Join us for our annual Trash Can Turkey Roast on October 18, 2025 starting at noon. Visit the Great Ossipee Museum after the roast. $20 per person $10 for kids 6-10 Free for kids 5 and under Enjoy live music by Don Chase and Carter Logan, raffles, and more! Honor the recipient of the Hubert W. Clemons Award for Outstanding Service to the Town of Hiram - Bill, Sr. and Marilyn Johnson and the reciever of the Quilt of Valor to the derving veteran Dave Buddemyer. BBQ by Smoke'N D
Sally Williams
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Calendar of events 2024
GREAT OSSIPEE MUSEUM OPENS FOR THE SEASON Third Saturdays May to October from 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. and by appointment 207-615-4390...
gardenlit
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Saving the Ridlon Schoolhouse
Hiram Historical Society partners with Ossipee Valley Agricultural Society, Tear Cap Workshops, and other volunteers to save Hiram's...
gardenlit
Mar 25, 20242 min read


2024 HHS Calendar: More Than a Store -- Available for $20
HHS proudly presents your 2024 Hiram Historical Society calendar, featuring the town's past stores and residents. By mail order here, at...
hayven8
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Notices and Upcoming Events: Winter 2023-24
-NOW: 2024 calendars for sale -- $20 each. All proceeds go to benefit the Hiram Historical Society (HHS). You may buy the calendar from...
hayven8
Nov 22, 20231 min read
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