Bar Harbor Historical Society in Bar Harbor, Maine

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. Bar Harbor Historical Society is located at 33 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME. Researchers should contact the society in advance to schedule a visit, discuss their topic, and confirm whether the specific records they need are available in the on-site collection.

About Bar Harbor Historical Society

The Bar Harbor Historical Society, located in Bar Harbor, ME, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of Bar Harbor. The Historical Society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, the Historical Society conducts research into local Hancock County families and businesses, which they present to the public through exhibits. The Historical Society also provides public historical records.

• Genealogical research assistance and accessing family history records
• Historical archive hours, research appointments, and collection access
• Donating documents, photographs, or artifacts to the historical collection
• Historic property preservation assistance and landmark designation inquiries