Welcome to the
Windham Historical Society
We thank you for visiting our website!
Windham was settled by mostly farmers who came here in the middle of the 1700s. The agricultural lifestyle continued through most of the town’s history until the industrial age. Several wars and many societal changes have created the town we know today which is primarily residential and includes a large commercial center.
On Summerfest weekend, June 23-24, Co. A, Third Maine Volunteers Civil War re-enactors will be camped out at the Historical Society, ready to answer questions and provide demonstrations of a variety of skills throughout the weekend. (See more under programs)
Windham Historical Society was organized in 1967 for the purpose of preserving the town’s rich historical past and providing opportunities for members of the public to learn about their heritage.
The Society owns three museums and recently purchased an abutting village farm including a historic house, barn, outbuildings and fields. Each of our museums was an important center for the development of Windham. These include the first town house (also used as a school), an old grocery/cobbler shop and a small library. Future plans including creating a Living History center on the recently purchased property.
The Society is open April through November, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and sometimes Saturday mornings. Always open by appointment, call 892-1433, 650-7484 or email info@windhamhistorical.org. We welcome you to visit our displays, tour the museums or spend time doing genealogical research.
