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EXETER HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
Preserving & Sharing the History of Exeter, Maine
EHS Business
Board of Directors
Samantha Gudroe - President Susan Wintle - VP & Secretary Gayle Peirce - Treasurer Petra Helbig - Director
Meetings
EHS meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm (unless otherwise stated). They are held in the EHS room located in the Exeter Town Office at 1221 Stetson Road in Exeter.
Community Projects
Archives
EHS Digital Archives
COMING SOON! We are honored to be undertaking this important work and we look forward to preserving and archiving our collection for future generations. But we can't do it alone! We need the support of others to help reach our goal. Please consider spending some spare time helping us organize, scan and research. Please reach out if you're able to lend a hand!
Other Resources
Maine Memory Network
A Maine focused digital museum managed by the Maine Historical Society.
Learn MoreEvents
The Exeter Historical Society would like to invite you to our Cabin Fever Series Event: The Golden Age of Postcards on Saturday, March 28th at 2 o’clock. During this event Kevin Johnson from the Penobscot Marine Museum will be giving a presentation (approx. 1 hour) on the history of the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company and the role they played in the golden age of postcards. The P. M. M. currently owns the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company collection of glass plates and film negatives consisting of over 50,000 images. Kevin will focus on images of towns such as Exeter, Garland, Corinth, Stetson, Corinna, Dexter and Charleston. Admission to the event is free to the public. We will be providing food and drinks, by donation. We hope you join us for our last Cabin Fever Series event this season!
Come visit Exeter, Maine on Saturday, February 28th for a day full of learning about the past! The Crocker Family Forest is hosting their "2026 Fill The Ice House" Event from 9am-1pm. Visit their farm at 905 Greenbush Road in Exeter to learn about the traditional ways of harvesting pond ice. Then come up to the Exeter Town Office at 2pm to warm up and see us for our Cabin Fever Series, Part Two: From Sap to Syrup! We will be showing the film, "The Maple Sugaring Story" that teaches the history and process behind making maple syrup. It's a great film for all ages! (28 mins) We hope you have a sweet tooth because we will have many maple treats available including Maple Syrup Flights, to sample different grades of syrup, and Maple Pancake Sundaes! We will also have a hands-on educational display and will be joined by Cider Hill Maple Farm who will have a display of products, and Raven's Nest Face Painting for a fun touch! FREE ADMISSION! Exeter Historical Society 1221 Stetson Road Exeter, Maine
Exeter Historical Society's Cabin Fever Series, Part One: Exeter Raceway - Showing Northeast Historic Film: Speedway Maine (approx. 90 mins) Followed with a look back at Exeter's own auto racing past with Paige from Maine's Lost Speedways. ~FREE ADMISSION!~ Refreshments Available.
Become a Member
Your membership helps support the preservation and presentation of our collections illustrating the history of Exeter. If paying online please select "PayPal" and proceed to pay with either PayPal or another card. If paying with a check please fill out the online form and make the check payable to "Exeter Historical Society" and mail to Exeter Historical Society PO Box 151 Exeter, Maine 04435 Thank you!
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- January 1 - December 31, 2026
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Exeter Historical Society.
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We are a 501(c)(3) corporation which makes all donations tax deductible!
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Contact
- 1221 Stetson Road, Exeter, ME, USA
- P.O. Box 151 Exeter, Maine 04435
- +1-207-717-7577
- exeter.me.hs@gmail.com
- By appointment only
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you have a question about local genealogy or history, or would like to get involved, please reach out with your inquiry using the form provided.