Bangor Historical Society
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Sunday July 19 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope ......More
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Tuesday July 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Best of Bangor Walking Tour
Bangor is a city rich in history, mystery and powerful events. Perched on the edge of the Maine North Woods and a one-time important harbor, Bangor’s history is filled with tales of lumber barons who struck it rich from her natural resources as well as shipping magnates......More
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Saturday July 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Founders & Freedom: A Revolutionary Walk Through Mount Hope
Come along with us as we celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with a special Revolutionary walk through Bangor’s historic Mount Hope Cemetery. Explore the fascinating stories of those buried there who took part in the Revolution and of the families whose legacies......More
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Tuesday July 28 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Fire of 1911 Walking Tour
In April, 1911 a spark in a streamside hay shed ignited a fire that devastated much of Bangor’s downtown and threatened many of her neighborhoods. Join us as we follow the flames’ path and learn which structures survived and how Bangor and her people recovered from the ......More
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Thursday July 30 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope ......More
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Sunday August 2 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope ......More
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Tuesday August 4 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Best of Bangor Walking Tour
Bangor is a city rich in history, mystery and powerful events. Perched on the edge of the Maine North Woods and a one-time important harbor, Bangor’s history is filled with tales of lumber barons who struck it rich from her natural resources as well as shipping magnates......More
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Saturday August 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Fire of 1911 Walking Tour
In April, 1911 a spark in a streamside hay shed ignited a fire that devastated much of Bangor’s downtown and threatened many of her neighborhoods. Join us as we follow the flames’ path and learn which structures survived and how Bangor and her people recovered from the ......More
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Tuesday August 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope ......More
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Thursday August 13 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope ......More
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Sunday August 16 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Founders & Freedom: A Revolutionary Walk Through Mount Hope
Come along with us as we celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with a special Revolutionary walk through Bangor’s historic Mount Hope Cemetery. Explore the fascinating stories of those buried there who took part in the Revolution and of the families whose legacies......More