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OUR HISTORY THROUGH THE AGES


In 1898, the residents of Canaan, Maine built the historic building on Main Street known to all as the Canaan Grange Hall. For more than a century the building has been a community asset. The residents of Canaan today are grateful for the hard work and sense of community that the Canaan Grange Hall represents.

In 2011, a local non-profit group named Canaan Farmers Hall was formed. This group's goal was to acquire, renovate and update the former Canaan Grange Hall for the benefit of the greater Canaan Community. Through fundraising and an active membership campaign the Canaan Farmers Hall non-profit was able to purchase the building from the Maine State Grange in August of 2012. We envision the Canaan Farmers Hall to be a central gathering place in the community for programs and events that promote public and civic pride. We will engage in programs that further the community's education, recreation, economy, agricultural history, and municipal well-being.

To date the hall has been used for weddings and receptions, contra dances, art shows, musical performances, stage shows, quilt shows, Sunday dinners, lectures, meetings, children's events, and storytelling. This website is the main information portal for the activities and fundraising events taking place at the hall. In addition, it contains information regarding how to reserve and rent the hall for individual, family, club, and organizational activities.

Membership in the Canaan Farmers Hall is open to everyone without restriction, whether you live in town or not. By becoming a member, you show your support for one of Canaan's important community landmarks and help with its upkeep and future renovation.

When an individual donates a hundred dollars toward this goal, the donor's name, or the name of a loved one, is inscribed on a memorial plaque. The plaque is displayed in a wall frame designed and crafted by Jim Stedman. Please become a member and help us keep this historic building an active part of our community.

Community Light

Bringing neighbors together through shared stories.

A group of diverse community members gathered around a glowing lantern in a park at dusk.
A group of diverse community members gathered around a glowing lantern in a park at dusk.
Garden Project

Transforming empty lots into vibrant community gardens where everyone can grow food and friendships.

Volunteers planting vegetables and flowers in a sunny urban garden surrounded by colorful murals.
Volunteers planting vegetables and flowers in a sunny urban garden surrounded by colorful murals.
Youth Voices

Empowering young people to share their ideas and lead projects that brighten our neighborhood.

Moments

Snapshots from our community's heart and soul

A group of community members sharing a warm meal together outdoors at sunset
A group of community members sharing a warm meal together outdoors at sunset
Children laughing and playing during a local festival organized by bendruomenė šviesa
Children laughing and playing during a local festival organized by bendruomenė šviesa
Volunteers planting trees in a neighborhood park on a bright spring morning
Volunteers planting trees in a neighborhood park on a bright spring morning
An elderly woman teaching traditional crafts to younger generations in a cozy community room
An elderly woman teaching traditional crafts to younger generations in a cozy community room
A lively outdoor concert with community members dancing and enjoying music under string lights
A lively outdoor concert with community members dancing and enjoying music under string lights