Historical Organizations

Find a Maine Historical Society/Repository

Searchable list of Maine historical societies and historical records repositories.

Historical Records Grant Opportunities and Workshops

Grants are occasionally available for archival material held in Maine’s municipalities and collecting institutions. The exact nature of the grant programs change, so be sure to check for updates before planning to apply.

Professional Development Workshops are currently available through Maine Archives and Museums

Other Resources

  • Historical Records Advisory Board: reviews grant requests for State and federal funding.
  • Archival Consultants: for evaluating collections, recommending actions
  • Maine Archives and Museums (MAM) : Maine Archives and Museums (MAM) is the only professional association representing museums, archives, historical societies and other collecting institutions in the state of Maine. Please contact:
    • Maine Archives and Museums
    • P.O. Box 784, Portland, Maine 04104
    • Telephone: (207) 400-6965
    • Email: info@mainemuseums.org