Rumford Area Historical Society

08/08/2026

Mexico & Rumford Historical Societies Meeting Notice
When: Wednesday, Aug 19 @ 5:00 PM
Where: Mexico Historical Society Museum (3 Oxford St)
​Due to a scheduling conflict, our August meeting has been moved to August 19. We’ll kick things off with a potluck, followed by a planning session for our Fall Craft Fair. The public is warmly invited—bring a favorite dish and join the conversation!

07/31/2026

🏛️ Visit Lufkin’s School Museum This Saturday! 🏛️
​Step back in time and explore local history! Lufkin’s School Museum will be open this Saturday, August 1st, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
​Come take a walk through our exhibits, discover fascinating stories from our community's past, and bring the whole family for an educational weekend outing!
​📍 Location: Lufkin's School Museum, Rt2 Rumford Center
⏰ Hours: Saturday August1, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Open to the public!
​We look forward to seeing you there! 📚✨

07/30/2026

In Memory of Jane Welch Peterson
The Rumford Area Historical Society mourns the passing of longtime member and past
president, Jane Welch Peterson, whose dedication and passion helped shape our organization.Jane played a vital role in bringing the Society into the digital age. Through her work
establishing our presence on the Maine Memory Network, she made our collections accessible to a broader audience, ensuring that Rumford’s rich history can be shared and preserved for generations to come.
She will be remembered for her kindness, her unwavering commitment, and her deep love of local history.
We extend our sincere condolences to her daughter, Kerry Berrier; her son, Mike Peterson; her sister, Ann Welch; her cousin, Sally Welch Jordan, Barbara Burns and Rob Cameron; and her extended family and loved ones.
Her legacy will not be forgotten.

07/30/2026

Reminder:
Graveside service for Jane W Peterson
Saturday, August 1, 2026
11:00AM
East Rumford Cemetery
Rumford, ME
https://www.meaderandson.com/obituaries/Jane-Welch-Peterson?obId=48153272 #/obituaryInfo

07/27/2026

The kids caught this little tiny snapping turtle about a half hour before we saw the big turtle. Tony was brave enough to pick it up so we could all get a good look at it. Check out its long nails and rippled underbelly.

07/12/2026

🌭 Rumford & Mexico Historical Societies Annual Potluck Picnic 🥗

Join us for an evening of great food, fellowship, and fun at our annual potluck picnic, generously hosted by Steve Baty at his farmhouse.

📅 Monday, July 20
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 676 Roxbury Road, Mexico, Maine

Please bring your favorite summer dish to share. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided.
Enjoy a relaxing evening with fellow members, friends, and neighbors.

Everyone is welcome! Feel free to bring a comfortable lawn or picnic chair if you'd like.
We look forward to seeing you there!

06/11/2026

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Rumford and Mexico Historical Societies will not hold their monthly meeting and potluck supper in June.
We look forward to seeing everyone when we resume our regular meeting schedule in July.
Thank you for your continued support of our Historical Societies, and have a wonderful June!

05/18/2026

THANK YOU! ❤️📜
​We are incredibly grateful to our amazing community for your continuous support of our annual fundraiser! Your generosity ensures that our local history stays alive for generations to come.
​An event like this truly takes a village, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible dedication of our officers, board of directors, and volunteers. Thank you for working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this success possible!
​To everyone who baked, donated, attended, and cheered us on—thank you for standing by us. We are so proud to be a part of this community!
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05/02/2026

04/24/2026

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Dru Brenton, a devoted archivist of the Rumford Area Historical Society. Dru’s commitment to preserving the history and heritage of our community was exemplary and will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for the Society’s mission were evident in all she did. Dru’s contributions have enriched our understanding of the past and strengthened our connection to it.
The Rumford Area Historical Society extends our sincere condolences to Dru’s husband, Dennis, her son Michael and daughter in-law Tammy, friends, and colleagues. Her constant presence every Thursday at the Archives will be missed.

View Druscilla "Dru" Breton's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.