History:

The Kennebec Historical Society was founded in 1891 as "The Kennebec Natural History and Antiquarian Society." Its first president was Dr. W. Scott Hill; vice president, Samuel L. Boardman; secretary, Frank T. Noble; treasurer, E.C. Dudley; and librarian, Charles C. Willoughby. The original letter sent to 50 local residents to determine their interest in such a society included most of those names and also that of Charles E. Nash. Nash is the author of a well-known history of Augusta. Copies are available for use at the Society's headquarters. (The Society also has Nash's manuscript.)