Androscoggin Historical Society

Upcoming Event

May 22: Alonzo Garcelon

David Garcelon will share his insight into the contributions of his great-great-grandfather, Alonzo Garcelon, a Lewiston native who was a physician, legislator, governor, and co-founder of the Lewiston Journal. Alonzo was instrumental in bringing Bates College to Lewiston in 1855 and served as an instructor and longtime trustee at the college. During the Civil War he served in the Union Army as Maine's surgeon general. This will be the Society's annual meeting.

Welcome to the Androscoggin Historical Society

Established in 1923

County Court House

Court Street Door, County Building, Auburn, Maine 04210-5978
New Hours :Wed Thurs Fri., 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM (We might close early on Friday)
E-mail: Androscoggin Historical Society, David Colby Young, President
Telephone: 207-784-0586 or 786-2129
Public Welcome
Elevator Available

Our Mission Statement
The purposes of the Society shall be: the discovery, preservation, and dissemination
of knowledge about the history of Androscoggin County and the State of Maine.
More particularly, they shall be:

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Membership

Become a member of
The Androscoggin Historical Society
for as little as $20 for a full year.

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Print, fill out the requested information,
and mail to the address provided.

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