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Preserving, Protecting, and Promoting Bangor’s History Since 1864.
Welcome to the
Bangor Historical Society
Bangor, Maine, has a powerful past filled with heartwarming stories, commanding personalities, and influential events that shaped the Queen City as we know it.
Exhibits
Explore Bangor’s history through digital collections.
Membership
Preserve. Protect. Promote. Join our Community and support local history.
Tours
Our Historic Walking Tours tell the tales of the Bangor Region and its people.
Upcoming Events & Tours
Home to Bangor’s Official Historic Tours. Our Historic Walking Tours tell the tales of the Bangor Region and its people. Led by guides who have a passion for the Queen City’s history, you’ll learn little-known facts and details that will open your eyes to pieces of the past. Private tours are available for organizations, parties and/or other groups. Check out our Tour and Events pages for more information!
Events
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Mount Hope Cemetery 1048 State Street, Bangor, Bangor, Maine, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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Fire of 1911 Walking Tour
Thomas A. Hill House 159 Union Street, Bangor, ME, United StatesIn 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 […]
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Best of Bangor Walking Tour
Thomas A. Hill House 159 Union Street, Bangor, ME, United StatesBangor 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 […]
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Mount Hope Cemetery 1048 State Street, Bangor, Bangor, Maine, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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Best of Bangor Walking Tour
Thomas A. Hill House 159 Union Street, Bangor, ME, United StatesBangor 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 […]
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Fire of 1911 Walking Tour
Thomas A. Hill House 159 Union Street, Bangor, ME, United StatesIn 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 […]
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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 […]
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Mount Hope Cemetery 1048 State Street, Bangor, Bangor, Maine, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Mount Hope Cemetery 1048 State Street, Bangor, Bangor, Maine, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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Best of Bangor Walking Tour
Thomas A. Hill House 159 Union Street, Bangor, ME, United StatesBangor 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 […]
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