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Upcoming Events

Jun 4

Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tours

Tickets are $12.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 […]

Jun 8

Fire of 1911 Walking Tour

Tickets are $12.In 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 the flames’ path and learn which structures survived and how Bangor and her people recovered from the devastation.This tour meets at the Bangor […]

Jun 11

Best of Bangor Walking Tour

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 of […]

Jun 13

Fire of 1911 Walking Tour

Tickets are $12.In 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 the flames’ path and learn which structures survived and how Bangor and her people recovered from the devastation.This tour meets at the Bangor […]

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February 2023 Newsletter

If you would like the next edition of the Queen City Register to be mailed to you, please email your mailing address to curator@bangorhistoricalsociety.org

THE BANGOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY END OF 2022 UPDATE

The Bangor Historical Society had another interesting year. While somewhat back to normal there were some new challenges which we endured along with many other downtown businesses. Our tours returned and were well attended. We continued with answering research inquiries and cataloguing artifacts with the help of some new volunteers. The Thomas A. Hill House […]

Thomas A. Hill House is closed for the 2022 Season!

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.

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