Built in 1828 as a Universalist church, Harmony Hall is one of Hampden’s oldest public buildings and rich in local, state, and national history. It is home to one of only 134 surviving Revere Foundry bells, an unusual suspended gallery, and original Gothic windows.
In 1895, the Hampden Village Improvement Society adopted it as a community space, renamed it Harmony Hall, organized a renovation, and installed the stage. The front of the stage is made of the sides of the old box pews, complete with the original hinges.
In 1898, the Maine Suffrage Convention was held at Harmony Hall. Renowned suffragist Susan B. Anthony was the keynote speaker and spoke to an overflow crowd. Since 1937, the Hampden Garden Club has been maintaining Harmony Hall for community use. In 1966, the club purchased the Hall. In 2007, it was placed on the National Register of Historic places.
Today, the Club hosts regular public events and the Hall is available for personal gatherings, meetings, etc.
One of Harmony Hall's Gothic windows
View from the balcony
Susan B. Anthony spoke at Harmony Hall in 1898
“The chief project of the civic committee is to undertake the improvement of Harmony Hall.” -Hampden Garden Club Minutes, 1938
Repair Needs
Help us honor Harmony Hall’s Bicentennial with a donation to our Restoration Fund.
PHASE ONE - Replace the roof and maintain structural supports. The current roof is over 25 years old, leaking, and in need of chimney flashing repair. Minor updates are needed to support beams in the foundation and attic. Estimate: $40,000.
PHASE TWO - Maintain windows, repair plaster walls & ceiling, and paint interior. Estimate: $20,000
PHASE THREE - Exterior painting and other, miscellaneous repairs. Estimate: $20,000