Hiram Historical Society

Calendar of HHS Events 2026 Saturday, July 18, 9:30am -12:30pm, Cemetery Workshop with Jessica Davis, Hiram Village Cemetery, Hancock Avenue Saturday, July 25, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Great Ossipee Museum Open Saturday, August 8, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Great Ossipee Museum Open Saturday, August 15, 1pm, Jack Wadsworth videos of General Peleg Wadsworth’s Land Grant Borders and Charles Lee Wadsworth’s farm ruins on Mountain Road Saturday, September 12,1pm, Native plants Whaleback Nursery

Join us for an evening of family friendly rockin’ musical entertainment Saturday, April 11, from 6-8pm at the Hiram Arts Center, 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram. The eclectic program will feature musician well known in Maine who play a variety of instrument and a variety of style – something for everyone. Guest artists are Carlton Ming on jazz piano, Pedro Pererira on acoustic guitar, Stephen Tramblay, guitar, and the newly formed Archie’s Band – Lori Conway, Paul Matthieu, Bill Lenfes

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

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

Think there was no slavery in Maine? Think again! Vana Carmona will present “Enslavement in Maine,” a slide-illustrated talk. Vana is...

HHS has embarked upon an important project to preserve one of Hiram's icons – the Ridlon Schoolhouse, the oldest remaining one-room...

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...

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

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...

Hiram Historical Society partners with Ossipee Valley Agricultural Society, Tear Cap Workshops, and other volunteers to save Hiram's...