During the lumber boom of the 1800s, Bangor, Maine was known for its wealth, refinement, and industry –and a good deal of vice and violence. Join the city’s notorious Madam Fan Jones, proprietress of the Sky Blue House of Pleasure, on a walking tour of the “lumber capital of the world.” This tour shines a […]
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 in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery is the nation’s second oldest garden cemetery. It was […]
During the lumber boom of the 1800s, Bangor, Maine was known for its wealth, refinement, and industry –and a good deal of vice and violence. Join the city’s notorious Madam Fan Jones, proprietress of the Sky Blue House of Pleasure, on a walking tour of the “lumber capital of the world.” This tour shines a […]
Tickets are $12. Bangor 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 tales of lumber barons who struck it rich from her natural resources as well as shipping magnates and manufacturing pioneers. The Best […]
Matt Bishop spoke on camera with WABI on Sep. 23, 2021. Watch the video at: https://www.wabi.tv/2021/09/23/ghostly-walking-tours-all-month-bangor/ The Bangor Historical Society invites you to join them for a spooky walk next month. The annual Ghostly Bangor walking tours look at the history of the Queen City through a darker lens. Unsolved mysteries, murders, and tales of […]
We would like to welcome Bangor Historical Society members and friends to join us on Friday, September 30th at 4:30 pm for our 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting Speakeasy. We will be voting in new board members and will have a short presentation on what we have been up to over the past year. For a […]
We thank all our visitors for a wonderful summer. The Thomas A. Hill House is closed for the season, however, private tours are available by arrangement. If you would like to schedule a private tour of the building or have any other questions about our collections, please email curator@bangorhistoricalsociety.org. At this time we are requiring […]