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SUMMARY:Who Was Here? A Community Research Project Session 3
DESCRIPTION:We often hear the same question from visitors and members interested in their family or house histories: “How do I find out more?” This summer\, you can learn exactly how! \nGuided by experienced researchers\, you’ll learn how to use online research tools and navigate the historical record to piece together real lives from the past. \nParticipants will practice research skills by working with our historic jail records dating back to 1811 to uncover the stories of people once held at the Old Jail. \nAlong the way\, findings will help shape future exhibit panels at the Old Jail Museum. Whether you’re interested in genealogy\, local history\, or learning new research skills\, this program offers a hands-on way to explore the past while building tools you can use long after the program ends. \nThe Program will take place over four online evening sessions covering research skills\, troubleshooting\, and sharing of findings. June 17\, July 1\, July 22\, & Aug 5\, 5:30 pm. \nTo register or inquire\, email lchaprograms@gmail.com with “Who Was Here” in the subject line. \n  \nSign up Now  Who Was Here? Community Research Project invites you to learn valuable research skills and help create new museum materials that bring the stories of the jail’s former inmates to life. \nThis project is possible thanks to a grant from the Maine Humanities Council!!
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/who-was-here-a-community-research-project-session-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T215057Z
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SUMMARY:Summerfest!
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URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/summerfest/
LOCATION:Pownalborough Court House\, 23 Court House Rd\, Dresden\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260528T173143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T173143Z
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SUMMARY:Summer with the Past- Discovering 1776
DESCRIPTION:Discovering 1776. Camp for Ages 8-11 (July 13-17)\nStep back in time and experience the excitement of 1776! During this immersive week\, campers will explore what life was like in Revolutionary-era America through hands-on activities and interactive learning. \nDuring this week-long adventure\, children will: \n\nDiscover the secret codes used during the Revolutionary War.\nCook and taste Colonial-era recipes at the FARMS Kitchen.\nLearn to write with a quill.\nVisit with a militiaman!\nEnjoy period music and games from the 18th century.\n\nThe program will be held at the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Children should bring their own snacks/lunch.  \nFee: $115 ($100 with LCHA member discount).   \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/summer-with-the-past-discovering-1776/
LOCATION:Chapman-Hall House\, 270 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260331T170956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173923Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the 250th at the Chapman-Hall House
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary with the Chapman-Hall House! The Chapman-Hall House\, the Damariscotta Historical Society\, and the Newcastle Historical Society are commemorating the 250th together\, and each site will highlight a theme related to the anniversary. The Chapman-Hall House’s theme is the events of July 4\, 1776. Damariscotta Historical Society’s theme is the centennial and bicentennial celebrations of 1876 and 1976\, and the Newcastle Historical Society is highlighting its collections relating to the anniversary. 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/celebrating-the-250th-at-the-chapman-hall-house-2/
LOCATION:Chapman-Hall House\, 270 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260521T122708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T124300Z
UID:4948-1782927000-1782932400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Who Was Here? A Community Research Project Session 2
DESCRIPTION:We often hear the same question from visitors and members interested in their family or house histories: “How do I find out more?” This summer\, you can learn exactly how! \nGuided by experienced researchers\, you’ll learn how to use online research tools and navigate the historical record to piece together real lives from the past. \nParticipants will practice research skills by working with our historic jail records dating back to 1811 to uncover the stories of people once held at the Old Jail. \nAlong the way\, findings will help shape future exhibit panels at the Old Jail Museum. Whether you’re interested in genealogy\, local history\, or learning new research skills\, this program offers a hands-on way to explore the past while building tools you can use long after the program ends. \nThe program will take place over four online evening sessions covering research skills\, troubleshooting\, and sharing of findings. June 17\, July 1\, July 22\, & Aug 5\, 5:30 pm. \nTo register or inquire\, email lchaprograms@gmail.com with “Who Was Here” in the subject line. \n  \nSign up Now  Who Was Here? Community Research Project invites you to learn valuable research skills and help create new museum materials that bring the stories of the jail’s former inmates to life. \nThis project is possible thanks to a grant from the Maine Humanities Council!!
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/who-was-here-a-community-research-project-session-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260506T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T203642Z
UID:4933-1782554400-1782572400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Gardens of Lincoln County: A Westport Island Adventure
DESCRIPTION:June 27\, 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\, Westport Island \nTickets required \nThe Gardens of Lincoln County Tour invites you to explore our beautiful region\, viewing unique gardens and learning tidbits of local history along the way! This year\, we’re showcasing a variety of interesting and beautiful gardens on Westport Island. In addition to the spotlighted gardens\, we are arranging for special stops along the way where you’ll take in beautiful views\, learn local history\, and discover some great treasures! \nThis is a day for anyone who loves exploring beautiful places. You won’t want to miss it! \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKET ORDER FORM
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/the-gardens-of-lincoln-county-a-westport-island-adventure/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260520T224914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T123950Z
UID:4942-1781717400-1781724600@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Who Was Here? A Community Research Project Session 1
DESCRIPTION:We often hear the same question from visitors and members interested in their family or house histories: “How do I find out more?” This summer\, you can learn exactly how! \nGuided by experienced researchers\, you’ll learn how to use online research tools and navigate the historical record to piece together real lives from the past. \nParticipants will practice research skills by working with our historic jail records dating back to 1811 to uncover the stories of people once held at the Old Jail. \nAlong the way\, findings will help shape future exhibit panels at the Old Jail Museum. Whether you’re interested in genealogy\, local history\, or learning new research skills\, this program offers a hands-on way to explore the past while building tools you can use long after the program ends. \nThe Program will take place over four online evening sessions covering research skills\, troubleshooting\, and sharing of findings. June 17\, July 1\, July 22\, & Aug 5\, 5:30 pm. \nTo register or inquire\, email lchaprograms@gmail.com with “Who Was Here” in the subject line. \n  \nSign up Now  Who Was Here? Community Research Project invites you to learn valuable research skills and help create new museum materials that bring the stories of the jail’s former inmates to life. \nThis project is possible thanks to a grant from the Maine Humanities Council!!
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/who-was-here/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260303T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160715Z
UID:4860-1781344800-1781366400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Historical Theater at the Pownalborough Court House
DESCRIPTION:Guests to the Pownalborough Court House will be treated to interactions with first person reenactors portraying real people from the past! Step into the past – you’ll be transported to 1778! \nUsual admission rates apply. No charge for access to the grounds.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/historical-theater-at-the-pownalborough-court-house/
LOCATION:Pownalborough Court House\, 23 Court House Rd\, Dresden\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260520T192241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T201632Z
UID:4940-1781026200-1781026200@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Martha Ballard
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026 | 5:30 PMPownalborough Court House23 Courthouse Road\, Dresden\, Maine \nJoin us for a special evening at the historic Pownalborough Court House featuring a screening of A Midwife’s Tale\, followed by a conversation with actor Kaiulani Lee\, who portrayed Martha Ballard in the documentary. Producer Laurie Kahn-Leavitt is also expected to attend. The film is based on Laurel Thatcher Ulrich’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book that explores Ballard’s life. \nCopies of A Midwife’s Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich will be available for purchase from Fiction Bookshop during the event. \nThe event takes place in the historic upstairs courtroom where Martha Ballard herself attended court proceedings\, including the 1790 trial of Judge North. \nEvent Details\n\nFilm runtime: approximately 90 minutes\nSeating is limited and consists of benches and folding chairs (seat cushions are welcome)\nRestrooms are available onsite in a separate building\nPlease note: the historic courtroom is on the second floor and is not wheelchair accessible\nPlease note: Interior lighting in the historic building is limited; the short walk back to the parking area after the program may be dark\n\nTickets\nTickets are free but required due to limited seating. Donations are gratefully accepted in support of the ongoing preservation and educational work of the Lincoln County Historical Association. \nIf you order tickets and your plans change\, please let us know so we may offer your seats to those on our wait list:lchainformation@gmail.com \nThe event is free\, but space is limited\, so please reserve your spot here! \n 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/an-evening-with-martha-ballard/
LOCATION:Pownalborough Court House\, 23 Court House Rd\, Dresden\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260331T174309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T174309Z
UID:4903-1780833600-1780848000@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the 250th at the Chapman-Hall House
DESCRIPTION:The Chapman-Hall House is hosting a special theme day\, highlighting important events related to the country’s anniversary. June 7\, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the Richard Lee Resolution\, an important event in the history of the Declaration of Independence. 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/celebrating-the-250th-at-the-chapman-hall-house-4/
LOCATION:Chapman-Hall House\, 270 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260331T165625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T165625Z
UID:4888-1780747200-1780761600@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Come visit LCHA’s three historic museums for free! Tour the Chapman-Hall House\, the Pownalborough Court House\, or the Wiscasset Old Jail and attached Jailer’s house free of charge. Click here for details on when each museum is open and where they are located. 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/community-day/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260331T164729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164729Z
UID:4886-1779706800-1779710400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day at the Pownalborough Court House
DESCRIPTION:A memorial day celebration with historical reenactors! 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/memorial-day-at-the-pownalborough-court-house/
LOCATION:Pownalborough Court House\, 23 Court House Rd\, Dresden\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260401T170349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T170553Z
UID:4909-1778832000-1778846400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Shredding on Site
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand: our annual shredding event brings you the perfect solution for safe and fast disposal of old paperwork and documents! \nMark your calendars for our Annual Shredding On Site Event – May 15th from 8 AM to 12 PM in the parking lot of Bath Savings on Church Street in Damariscotta. \nFor a donation\, you can securely shred your old documents while supporting the historic Chapman-Hall House. It’s a win-win! \nCome by\, clean up\, and help preserve a piece of history!
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/shredding-on-site-2/
LOCATION:Chapman-Hall House\, 270 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260228T184411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193540Z
UID:4855-1777573800-1777577400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Members Forum: The Curious Life of E. E. Finch\, 19th Century Maine Portrait Artist
DESCRIPTION:LCHA’s Members Forum series offers members-only Zoom lectures that provide space for deeper conversation and shared discovery beyond our public programs. These programs are designed especially for members\, creating opportunities to connect around shared interests and learn together in a more focused setting. Please note that new members are always welcome! LCHA membership begins at just $25 per year and includes free\, unlimited admission to LCHA’s three historic house museums\, along with access to members-only programs such as this forum. \nClick here to register for The Curious Life of E. E. Finch \n \nA portrait in the LCHA Collection recently caught the attention of art historian Emily Esser\, who wrote us to suggest that it was likely the work of artist E. E. Finch. Who was Finch and what makes his work recognizable? Esser will discuss his paintings and weave in some of the more curious aspects of the artist’s life. \nEmily Esser is an independent art historian and a portrait specialist with a passion for sorting out the complex matter of attribution\, particularly in the field of American folk portraiture. She has authored numerous articles online and in prominent journals such as Maine Antique Digest\, and is the acknowledged expert on the works of Deacon Robert Peckham. Emily has also created groundbreaking websites with encyclopedic contents on portraiture\, including the American Folk Portraits Wiki and Paintings Worth Looking At. \n 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/finch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260211T203824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T205608Z
UID:4836-1776614400-1776618000@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Divided Loyalties: Loyalists and the American Revolution as a Civil War in Maine with speaker Michael Dekker
DESCRIPTION:Together with the Old Bristol Historical Society\, LCHA is pleased to present a lecture that examines the American Revolution through a unique lens. \nThis is a hybrid event. The public is warmly invited to join in person (no registration required) or via Zoom (registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ZOOM link). \nThe American Revolution was not just a break from Imperial Great Britain\, it was America’s first civil war. In Maine\, neighbors\, families\, and communities were divided by competing notions of patriotism. Divided Loyalties examines how intimidation\, coercion\, and legal sanctions were used to enforce ideological conformity\, as well as the strategies employed by individuals who resisted these pressures. \nThrough the experiences of ordinary people\, the program exposes the harsh realities of mob violence\, political disenfranchisement\, and personal recrimination during the Revolution in Maine. The presentation concludes by tracing how deep social and political fractures were mended after the war\, revealing the processes through which individuals and communities sought reconciliation\, stability\, and renewed cohesion in the aftermath of the American Revolution. \nHistorian Mike Dekker specializes in 17th- and 18th-century Maine and New England. He is the author of The French and Indian Wars in Maine and a contributing author to 1718–2018: Reflections on 300 Years of the Scots-Irish in Maine. Mike offers talks and educational programming on a range of topics\, including the 17th-century cod fishing industry and its relation to the current state of Gulf of Maine fisheries. He also regularly provides living history programming related to 17th-century Maine at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/divided-loyalties/
LOCATION:Bristol Mills Congregational Church\, 1261 Bristol Rd\, Bristol\, ME\, 04539\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260220T200333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T184817Z
UID:4842-1775154600-1775158200@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Members Forum: Six Stitches Through Time - The Discovery and Journey of the Prescott Samplers
DESCRIPTION:LCHA’s Members Forum series offers members-only Zoom lectures that provide space for deeper conversation and shared discovery beyond our public programs. These programs are designed especially for members\, creating opportunities to connect around shared interests and learn together in a more focused setting. Please note that new members are always welcome! LCHA membership begins at just $25 per year and includes free\, unlimited admission to LCHA’s three historic house museums\, along with access to members-only programs such as this forum. \n \nAric Wilmunder will share the story of the unexpected discovery of several early nineteenth-century needlework samplers at a California auction house and the research that has brought their story back to Lincoln County. Created by young girls who lived at the Pownalborough Court House and were connected to the Johnson\, Prescott and Canby families\, these objects illuminate childhood education\, family networks\, and daily life in early nineteenth-century Maine and Philadelphia\, and reveal ties to wider early American networks\, including the family of Betsy Ross. Through genealogy\, archival records\, and material culture\, the talk traces the samplers’ path from their creation in Maine to their rediscovery on the West Coast and their return to the community where they were made. \nRegister for Six Stitches Through Time here! \nBecome an LCHA Member here! \nAric Wilmunder is a genealogical researcher currently focused on the Prescott and Johnson families and their lives at the Pownalborough Court House in the 1830s. He rediscovered a collection of samplers made by family members and worked with the Lincoln County Historical Association to bring about their return. He previously worked in the computer and entertainment industries and is recognized as a historian of early computer game development. He is also a bluegrass fiddle player and experimental RC aircraft test pilot. He is currently writing a juvenile historical novel about the three Prescott sisters.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/six-stitches/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260331T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T170208Z
UID:4890-1774958400-1774972800@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the 250th at the Chapman-Hall House
DESCRIPTION:The Chapman-Hall House will be hosting a special themes day highlighting the 250th anniversary of the country. Come visit the museum and learn about the Richard Lee Resolution\, an important event in the history of the Declaration of Independence! 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/celebrating-the-250th-at-the-chapman-hall-house/
LOCATION:Chapman-Hall House\, 270 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260209T191546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191557Z
UID:4831-1774791000-1774801800@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Crafts Workshop - Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Learn Heritage Crafts This March with LCHA\nJoin us for a series of hands-on Heritage Crafts workshops offered on Sundays in March! Participants may register for one\, two\, or all three sessions. All workshops will be held at Second Congregational Church\, 51 Main Street\, Newcastle\, from 1:30–4:30 p.m. \nWorkshops include basketmaking (March 1)\, paste paper decoration (March 15)\, and calligraphy (March 29). \nSpace is limited\, and pre-registration is required. The cost is $35 per participant\, per workshop\, and all materials are included. \nPlease click here to complete the registration form. \n\nMarch 29 – CalligraphyThis workshop offers an opportunity to try one’s hand at calligraphy\, the art of lettering. Addie Miller will discuss the popularity of calligraphy in the 18th and 19th centuries\, describe the tools used during that time\, and guide participants through lettering exercises. The session will also explore the etiquette of calling cards and suggest ways calligraphy can be used today.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/heritage-crafts-workshop-calligraphy/
LOCATION:ME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20251119T204530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T183918Z
UID:4776-1774546200-1774548000@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Members Forum: Treasures in Context: Quilts from the LCHA Collection
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging online Members Forum with LCHA member Laurie LaBar\, author of Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community and former Chief Curator of History and Decorative Arts at the Maine State Museum. Laurie will highlight the remarkably significant quilts in the LCHA collection that were examined by the American Quilt Study Group during their September 25 visit to Wiscasset. This talk offers a rare opportunity to explore the history and artistry of these early quilts and is exclusive to LCHA members as a benefit of membership. \nFree to LCHA members\, but preregistration is required: Click here to sign up! \nClick here to become an LCHA member! \nLCHA’s Members Forum series offers members-only Zoom lectures that provide space for deeper conversation and shared discovery beyond our public programs. These programs are designed especially for members\, creating opportunities to connect around shared interests and learn together in a more focused setting. Please note that new members are always welcome! LCHA membership begins at just $25 per year and includes free\, unlimited admission to LCHA’s three historic house museums\, along with access to members-only programs such as this forum. \n 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/quilts/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260209T191402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191438Z
UID:4827-1773581400-1773592200@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Crafts Workshop - Paste Paper Decoration
DESCRIPTION:Learn Heritage Crafts This March with LCHA\nJoin us for a series of hands-on Heritage Crafts workshops offered on Sundays in March! Participants may register for one\, two\, or all three sessions. All workshops will be held at Second Congregational Church\, 51 Main Street\, Newcastle\, from 1:30–4:30 p.m. \nWorkshops include basketmaking (March 1)\, paste paper decoration (March 15)\, and calligraphy (March 29). \nSpace is limited\, and pre-registration is required. The cost is $35 per participant\, per workshop\, and all materials are included. \nPlease click here to complete the registration form. \n\nMarch 15 – Paste Paper DecorationRebecca Manthey will lead a workshop on paste paper decoration. In colonial New England\, bookbinders often used paste-decorated paper as an inexpensive alternative to marbled paper for book covers and endpapers. Participants will learn how to mix paint and paste\, apply it to paper\, and create decorative patterns using a variety of combing techniques.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/4827/
LOCATION:ME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260205T003214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T183805Z
UID:4810-1772731800-1772735400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:What did she know\, and when did she know it?  Closer look at Miss Burrage’s  maps for Kenneth Roberts
DESCRIPTION:LCHA’s Members Forum series offers members-only Zoom lectures that provide space for deeper conversation and shared discovery beyond our public programs. These programs are designed especially for members\, creating opportunities to connect around shared interests and learn together in a more focused setting. Please note that new members are always welcome! LCHA membership begins at just $25 per year and includes free\, unlimited admission to LCHA’s three historic house museums\, along with access to members-only programs such as this forum. \nClick here to Register for What Did She Know And When Did She Know It? \nClick here to become an LCHA member! \nIn the first Members Forum of 2026\, longtime LCHA member Martha Frink explores the work of LCHA founder Mildred Burrage\, focusing on Burrage’s creation of illustrated maps for author Kenneth Roberts. Martha’s long-standing effort to better understand Burrage began with a question sparked by a mural in the Lee Street house where Mildred moved in 1946 and which later became home to Martha and her young family in 1989. \nMore than a decade of research deepened Martha’s respect for a woman who came to Wiscasset to paint while leaving behind postwar Kennebunkport\, and who is now best remembered for helping to establish the organizations that became LCHA and the Maine Art Gallery. Martha’s own roots echo this layered history. Her family includes a descendant who marched with Benedict Arnold to Quebec and another who fought in the battle now known as Bunker Hill. Her wide-ranging interests\, from phycology to art history\, have carried her from studies in the Caribbean back to the Maine coast\, where she now lives in Bremen in Lincoln County.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/burrage-maps/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260206T184157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191640Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Crafts Workshop - Registration Required!
DESCRIPTION:Learn Heritage Crafts This March with LCHA\nJoin us for a series of hands-on Heritage Crafts workshops offered on Sundays in March! Participants may register for one\, two\, or all three sessions. All workshops will be held at Second Congregational Church\, 51 Main Street\, Newcastle\, from 1:30–4:30 p.m. \nWorkshops include basketmaking (March 1)\, paste paper decoration (March 15)\, and calligraphy (March 29). \nSpace is limited\, and pre-registration is required. The cost is $35 per participant\, per workshop\, and all materials are included. \nPlease click here to complete the registration form. \n\nMarch 1 – BasketmakingParticipants will learn the fundamentals of basket weaving with instructor and accomplished basket maker Allison Brown. Brown will guide participants through the creation of a small basket (approximately 8” x 4”)\, ideal for holding candles and other slender items. \nMarch 15 – Paste Paper DecorationRebecca Manthey will lead a workshop on paste paper decoration. In colonial New England\, bookbinders often used paste-decorated paper as an inexpensive alternative to marbled paper for book covers and endpapers. Participants will learn how to mix paint and paste\, apply it to paper\, and create decorative patterns using a variety of combing techniques. \nMarch 29 – CalligraphyThis workshop offers an opportunity to try one’s hand at calligraphy\, the art of lettering. Addie Miller will discuss the popularity of calligraphy in the 18th and 19th centuries\, describe the tools used during that time\, and guide participants through lettering exercises. The session will also explore the etiquette of calling cards and suggest ways calligraphy can be used today.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/workshops/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260204T171605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T171821Z
UID:4804-1772127000-1772130600@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Company D: One Maine Company\, Countless Civil War Stories
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to sponsor J. Edward Knight Insurance\, this online lecture is free and open to the public\, pre-registration is required to receive the link to participate! \nClick here to register \nInspired by a Civil War diary left behind by his great-great-grandfather\, the host of the Company D podcast\, George F. Snell III\, has spent years researching and preserving the lives of hundreds of soldiers who served in the Third Maine Infantry Regiment. Today\, Company D reaches thousands of listeners with the remarkable\, deeply human stories of Maine’s forgotten regiment. Join us for an evening of history as George shares some of his favorite discoveries — tales of courage\, loss\, and the lasting impact of war on ordinary families. \n\n \nGeorge F. Snell III is the great-great-grandson of Charles F. Snell\, a volunteer with Company D of the Third Maine Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. A former award-winning journalist and communications consultant\, Snell is the producer and host of Company D\, a narrative history podcast exploring the lives of Maine soldiers and the families they left behind. He is also a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War\, Post #104.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/company-d/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260120T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T185735Z
UID:4798-1770917400-1770921000@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Has Our History Whitewashed the Revolutionary War?
DESCRIPTION:LCHA continues our 2026 Winter Lecture Series on February 12\, welcoming back a Winter Lecture Series favorite\, Bob Greene! Thanks to sponsor J. Edward Knight Insurance\, this online lecture is free and open to the public\, pre-registration is required to receive the link to participate! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nHas Our History Whitewashed the Revolutionary War? Bob Greene will explore this question and show that if you look carefully\, you’ll realize that all of us took part in making us America. In this talk\, Bob highlights some of the Black folks connected to Maine who were there when it counted during the Revolutionary War. \nA native of Portland\, Bob Greene is the eighth generation of his family to be born in Cumberland County. His roots in Maine stretch back into the 1700s. After graduating from Portland High\, Bob went off to college and a career as a journalist\, covering among other things airplane crashes\, Mississippi River floods and the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He has met three presidents: Harry Truman\, Lyndon Baines Johnson and Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. And\, as The Associated Press Tennis Writer\, Bob traveled the world covering the sport. After retiring he returned home to Maine where his genealogical research has led to his deep knowledge about Maine’s Black history. He currently teaches a Black History of Maine course at OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at the University of Southern Maine. Bob also is a recipient of the Maine Historical Society’s Neal Allen Award\, which is presented each year for exceptional contributions to Maine History.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/greene/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260113T171211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T171329Z
UID:4788-1770314400-1770318000@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Amos's Ear: Black Mainers\, the American Revolution\, and the Fight for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:A Free Online Lecture \nPresented in partnership with the Old Bristol Historical Society \nFree and open to the public – preregistration is required.  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nAfrican Americans used the American Revolution as a means to pursue freedom and equality. This lecture explores the history of freedom-making in Revolutionary-era Maine\, with a particular focus on the community of Peterborough in Warren. \nFounded by Revolutionary War veteran Amos Peters and his formerly enslaved wife Sarah\, Peterborough became a beacon of freedom and hope for Black Mainers and their families throughout the Midcoast. This talk examines the complex and often contradictory realities of freedom and unfreedom experienced by Black Mainers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. \nDr. Kate McMahon is the Executive Director of the Castine Historical Society. She serves on the Operational Committee of SlaveVoyages.org and is a co-founder and board member of Atlantic Black Box. Dr. McMahon earned her B.A. in Art History and M.A. in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine and completed her Ph.D. in History at Howard University in 2017. \nHer dissertation\, The Transnational Dimensions of Africans and African Americans in Northern New England\, 1776–1865\, examined Black life and mobility across borders. Her current research focuses on New England’s connections to and complicity in the illegal slave trade and colonialism from 1809 to 1900. Dr. McMahon is dedicated to interpreting the lasting legacies of slavery and the slave trade for broad public audiences through scholarship and public engagement. \nThank you to J. Edward Knight Insurance for sponsoring our Online Winter Lecture Series.
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/mcmahon/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260115T204614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T204909Z
UID:4792-1769707800-1769711400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Laboring Lives and Hidden Stories in Colonial New England
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to sponsor J. Edward Knight Insurance\, this online lecture is free and open to the public\, pre-registration is required to receive the link to participate! \nClick here to register \nColonial New England has long been associated with free labor. But\, in reality\, most colonial New England households were mixed-labor settings. They relied on a diverse group of unfree people\, including Indigenous\, African\, and European women and men\, who served as indentured\, enslaved\, and hired laborers. In this presentation\, Dr. Carbonell will survey the landscape of labor in seventeenth- and eighteenth- century New England\, exploring how and under what terms this diverse group of laborers joined colonial households. In her talk\, Dr. Carbonell will also reflect on the process of researching laboring people in colonial records that often obscure their histories.  \nCaylin Carbonell is an Assistant Professor of History at Bowdoin College\, where she teaches courses on colonial North America. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary in 2020 and her B.A. from Bates College in 2012. Dr. Carbonell is currently working on a book manuscript which peers in on New England’s colonial households and their daily goings-on at a granular level to examine the intimate contestations and collaborations between household members. Her writing has previously appeared in Early American Studies\, Commonplace: The Journal of Early American Life and the Junto: A Group Blog on Early American History. 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/laboring-lives/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20260109T192538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T142352Z
UID:4781-1769103000-1769106600@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Dirigo Men of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery: Stories of Maine's WWII Service Members
DESCRIPTION:LCHA is proud to launch our 2026 Winter Lecture Series on January 22 with author Aimee Fogg\, who will share stories of Maine’s WWII Service Members as she discusses The Dirigo Men of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery. Thanks to sponsor J. Edward Knight Insurance\, this online lecture is free and open to the public\, pre-registration is required to receive the link to participate!\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nLocated in Homburg\, Belgium\, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery is the final resting place for 7\,992 WWII service members\, and where the names of 450 Missing in Action service members are commemorated. Fifty-four of these men called Maine home. From the state’s rocky coast along the Atlantic Ocean to its highest peak of Mount Katahdin and from towns in between\, these men answered their country’s call. They left everything familiar to fight in a faraway land. They hugged their parents\, siblings\, spouses\, and children goodbye. They missed their families. They dreamt of reunions. They wept. They suffered. They mourned. They sacrificed. They freed a continent. They liberated generations. Silenced by the passage of 80 years\, their voices speak once again in The Dirigo Men of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery: Stories of Maine’s WWII Service Members.\n \nAimee Gagnon Fogg is the great-niece of PFC Paul M. Lavoie of Nashua\, NH\, who is interred in Plot C Row 1 Grave 9 at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Homburg\, Belgium. She is the founder of They Speak: Voices of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery\, which is dedicated to collecting the personal stories and photos of the nearly 8\,400 men of HCAC. She is the author of several publications and is also the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Women in American History award. The Dirigo Men of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery: Stories of Maine’s WWII Service Members is her third published title about HCAC. Aimee resides in New Hampshire with her husband\, their three children\, and their many pets.\n 
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/dirigo-men/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20251106T221347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T222801Z
UID:4761-1763659800-1763663400@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Members Forum: Lincoln County and the Struggle for Maine Statehood\, 1816-1819
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 20\, 2025 • 5:30 PM (Online) \nThe Lincoln County Historical Association welcomes Ryan LaRochelle\, Senior Lecturer at the University of Maine’s William S. Cohen Institute for Leadership and Public Service and former LCHA Board President\, for this special Members Forum. \nIn this talk\, Ryan will explore how Lincoln County became a key battleground in Maine’s statehood struggle. In 1816\, leading figures including Abiel Wood Jr.\, Moses Carlton Jr.\, William King\, and Peleg Tallman\, known as the county’s “Great Quartet\, ”found themselves on opposing sides of the debate. As Maine’s most populous county by 1820\, Lincoln County’s divided leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of the movement toward separation from Massachusetts. \nRyan LaRochelle is the author of “Lincoln County’s ‘Great Quartet’ and the Struggle for Maine Statehood\, 1816–1819\,” included in What We Know\, What We Wish: Maine Statehood\, Historical Commemoration\, and the Urgency of Public History (UMass Press). \nRegistration for this Members Forum is free\, but advance registration is required → Register here \nMembership InformationMembers Forums are a benefit of LCHA membership.Membership starts at just $25 per year\, supports our mission\, and includes access to Members Forums\, free unlimited admission to our three museums\, and other benefits. Join today or email us with your questions about membership!
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/larochelle/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20250924T160509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T150717Z
UID:4722-1761264000-1761436799@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Shades of the Past - a twilight tour of the Pownalborough Court House
DESCRIPTION:Over more than 250 years\, this historic house has gathered its share of legends and ghost stories. Find out what stirs after dark on a guided tour through key interior rooms\, each with its own memorable tale\, and make a stop at the house’s private cemetery. Bring a flashlight\, bundle up\, and come ready for a little Halloween fun.\n \nTickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.\n\nChoose Your Tour Time and Purchase Tickets \nOur tours run on October 24 and 25 at four hourly start times each day: 4 PM\, 5 PM\, 6 PM\, and 7 PM. \nPlease select and purchase tickets for the exact date and time you wish to attend. Each tour time has limited availability\, so be sure to book early to secure your spot! \nClick your preferred tour time below to buy tickets: \nOctober 24 at 4 PM (4 tickets remaining as of 11 am Thursday) \nOctober 24 at 5 PM  (few spots left) \nOctober 24 at 6 PM (SOLD OUT) \nOctober 24 at 7 PM  (SOLD OUT) \nOctober 25 at 4 PM (6 remaining as of 11 am Thursday) \nOctober 25 at 5 PM (few spots left) \nOctober 25 at 6 PM (few spots left) \nOctober 25 at 7 PM (Closed for booking) \nPlease note: Your ticket is valid only for the date and time you select. \n\n \nProceeds of this event support the installation of UV-protective shades to help safeguard its historic textiles\, artwork\, and furnishings for future generations!
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/shades/
LOCATION:Pownalborough Court House\, 23 Court House Rd\, Dresden\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T191608
CREATED:20250924T181721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T182149Z
UID:4728-1759426200-1759429800@www.lincolncountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Restoring a Treasure: Steven Williams on the preservation of the historic Kavanagh House
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n \nHomeowner Steve Williams discusses the project to restore the historic Kavanagh House in Damariscotta Mills. This beautiful example of Federal-style architecture presented Williams with the challenge of balancing restoration and rehabilitation of an 1803 home for modern living. Don’t miss the story of this incredible preservation effort! \nThis online talk is free and open to the public! Registration is required to receive the link for participation. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\nDonations welcome to support our ongoing programming! Click here to donate to LCHA!
URL:https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/treasure/
LOCATION:Online
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