Our collection features 19th and 20th century artifacts that represent the history and culture of the Norridgewock area. Also included are glass plate slides, maps, books, postcards, genealogical data for many Norridgewock families, and deed research for over 30 historic Norridgewock homes.
The Society has a growing collection of manuscripts, photographs and ephemera about people and places in Kennebec County that are not available in other archives.
2,100 catalogued artifacts/archival materials 1800 to present,2,000 partially catalogued digital images of island life 1860 to present,2,000 artifacts and documents approved for accession, and115 oral histories (audio and video) gathered from 1991-2016.
Historical documents, photos, deeds, genealogy, antiques
Peninsula Gazette, Pendleton Diary, Photos and Local Artifacts
The Skowhegan History House serves as a repository for many of Skowhegan's unique historic records and archives. Some early town records and photographs exist only in our collections. Researchers find genealogical information in the family histories that cannot be found elsewhere. The History House offers assistance local and regional researchers including newspaper staff, family historians, and to town officials in need of local historic facts. History House is a destination for many tourists, who contribute significantly to the local economy.
