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The museums are closed for the winter.  You may not be able to visit us, but you can help us.  It's a good time to clean out your attic and donate your treasures to help the Historical Society.

Huh? What? How?

Our Annual Attic & Book Sale will be held on June 14, 2008 at the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Station from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Donations are being accepted now!  Sorry, no clothing or large appliances - but that leaves lots of possibilities.

For more info or item pick-ups, call either Sylvia Dean (876-3663) or Sharon Phillips (564-7251). 

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As of 29 Apr 2008, amount raised through iGive totaled $131.41!

Own A View of History...

170 historic photos of old Dover & Foxcroft (many taken from original glass negatives)

Musical Accompaniment by Randy Wall

Length time of 20 minutes

Crafted by Carlson Williams

Proceeds benefit Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society

The cost of this reminiscent DVD is $10.00 plus $3.00 shipping & handling.

To order: e-mail jmannis@midmaine.com or write to

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society, 28 Orchard Road, Dover-Foxcroft ME  04426

The twin towns of Dover and Foxcroft grew up along the Piscataquis River in the early nineteenth century.   They were "friendly rivals" until 1922 when they finally joined to form Maine's only hyphenated township.

Dover had been first surveyed in 1791 for the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  The area was first settled in 1799 and became the town of Dover officially in 1812 and was incorporated on February 29, 1821.

Foxcroft began life as a grant to Bowdoin College from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1794.  In 1801, Joseph E. Foxcroft purchased land from the trustees of Bowdoin and later that year the area was surveyed and settlers trickled into the wilderness.  It, too, was incorporated in 1821.

Dover-Foxcroft is the "shire town" of Piscataquis County.

Map of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

Are you a true American Gothic?

We hope you had your photo taken as part of Homecoming 2007

The Observer Building Museum is the flagship museum building of the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society.  We have some exciting exhibits in place for this year!

Here's a peek at our "DRESSED IN THEIR BEST" exhibit -

The Blacksmith Shop Museum provides a trip back in time - a varied collection of original equipment relating to the blacksmith trade.

Recent Media Coverage of the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society

See what area newspapers are saying about our activities....

The Shiretown Conserver is the society's newsletter, packed full of historical information and photos.  View a sample newsletter right here on our website, then become a member to ensure that the next newsletter gets delivered right to your door.

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