The North Berwick Historical Society was founded in April of 1958 by local residents under the leadership of Philip Hussey and Gordon Hilton. This visionary group realized that the interesting history of North Berwick was worth preserving and enjoying. During its first half-century the society has acquired and preserved two of our town’s most significant historic structures; the Oakwoods Meeting House, and the Morrell Sherburne House. In addition to these important sites, the society has acquired a parcel of land named Parish of Unity Park in commemoration of our earliest Scottish settlers brought here by the ship Unity. The Morrell Sherburne House was relocated to the park on Old County Road 15 years ago.

The society is an association of volunteers which has grown steadily over the years and provides educational information and opportunities to the people of Southern Maine and beyond. In addition to the sponsorship of hundreds of programs and the maintenance of an expanding archival collection, the society has published a series of historical pamphlets about North Berwick and some of its more illustrious citizens. The NBHS Directors and Officers: Nancy Guptill, President Barbara Fitzmaurice, Vice-President Amelia Small, Treasurer Valerie Renaud, Secretary Alice Purington, Membership Linda Hafford Anita Johnson Mike Johnson Stephen Purington Roberta Ryan Ann Van Deusen Of Counsel Wayne T. Adams, Esq. Directors Emeritus Robert Cole Jamie Fenderson Betty Hall