The Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room is located on the second floor of the Patten Free Library, accessible by stair and elevator. It supports Patten Free Library’s mission to preserve local history by collecting, preserving, and making available published and original materials pertaining to the history of Maine and Sagadahoc County.
We help patrons learn about life in the Library’s member communities by providing research assistance and instruction, collaborating with local schools and organizations, and presenting celebrated public programming both in person and online.
The History Room can help you:
If you are unable to visit us and you have a local history or genealogy question:
If you need more remote research help than the library can provide:
Collections & Resources
History Room Collections Overview
Patten Free Library Special Collections
Digital Resources and Databases
Ancestry Library: Learn how to get started with Ancestry here
NewspaperArchive (click here for remote access): Learn how to get started with NewspaperArchive here
Bath Daily Times Community History Archive: 1860-1909. Learn how to get started with the Bath Daily Times here
Digital Collections & Exhibits
Bath, ME: A Brief Walk Through History – This online walking tour of historic Bath buildings is based on the notes for Levi Peterson Lemont’s 1870s “An Historic Walking Tour of Bath.” It was created by Jack Martin in 2019 using ArcGIS StoryMaps, a free online mapping tool accessible on your desktop or mobile device.
Maine Community Heritage Project – Bath’s Historic Downtown
Research Guides
Research Guide: House Histories
