Discover New Gloucester’s Unique Historical Treasures
The History Barn has hosted several feature exhibits where visitors have been welcomed from as far away as New Zealand. Many new friendships have been established and countless friends and relatives of current, former, and past New Gloucester citizens have reunited and reminisced uring their visit. We hope you will consider stopping by if you’re in the area.
Our collection offers visitors wonderful stories and special pieces. We look forward to having you visit and linger over the stories of people and the past that shapes us today.
Current Feature Exhibit:
Welcome to the “Farm”
The New Gloucester Historical Society is pleased to present the History of the Opportunity Farm, 1910-2011
The Opportunity Farm for Boys, located at the top of Gloucester Hill, was not only a well known fixture and geographical marker, it was home for generations of New Gloucester boys. This bountiful collection offers much by way of memories and memorabilia in not only the lives of the boys who made the Opportunity Farm their home and the families they went on to establish, but also for all who have called New Gloucester and surrounding communities their home.
Highlights from the History Barn Collection
A glimpse of a few of the other items you’ll find when you visit.
If you are interested in supporting the New Gloucester Historical Society, please visit our Membership Page or our Museum Store.
Explore the Rich Heritage of on display in the History Barn
Browse our museum gallery of artifacts, postcards, photographs, and more that capture the spirit and stories of New Gloucester’s past.
The History Barn is open the first Saturday of every month from 9 am to noon. We look forward to seeing you.
385 Intervale Road
New Gloucester, ME 04260
