Welcome to the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society's
Museum and Library at Moderation Center, West Buxton, Maine

 

 

Organized and incorporated in 1970, the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society is a non-profit organization with partial support from the towns of Buxton and Hollis. The society’s purpose is to collect, preserve  and publish whatever may be related to the early and late history of the towns of Buxton and Hollis, including but not limited to books, relics and articles about early settlers, records of colonial and later wars, as well as genealogical information and maps.

 

Our Society's museum, library and archival collections are housed in West Buxton Village (earlier known as Moderation Center)and  include a wide range of materials documenting the rich heritage of this area of southern Maine and the Saco River Valley.  The N. C. Watson School Museum at Buxton Center offers third grade classes and other visitors the opportunity to experience life in a one room school at the beginning of the twentieth century. Throughout the year, the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society provides lectures, cemetery and house tours, special exhibits, books and items of historic interest and educational activities for people of all ages. 

 

We invite your support by becoming a member of the Society!

The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society Museum is located at 8 River Rd., Buxton, Maine on Rt. 112 in West Buxton Village at the Buxton end of the bridge over the Saco River between Buxton and Hollis. Rt. 22 provides easy access to Rt. 112 in the Buxton and Hollis area from Portland (18 miles). From the north, take Exit 46 to Rt. 22. From Westbrook and Gorham, take Rt. 25 to Rt. 202 to Rt. 112. Rt. From the south, the museum is only a half hour drive from Maine Turnpike Exit 36 (Saco/Old Orchard Beach) via Rt. 112. The museum can also be reached from the Limington area by Routes 117 to the Plains Rd. in Hollis.  (Future click) for a map of West Buxton Village, showing our location. Be sure to check our hours!