Lincoln County Historical Association
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 […]
Learn Heritage Crafts This March with LCHA Join 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. Workshops include basketmaking (March 1), paste paper […]
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 […]
Together with the Old Bristol Historical Society, LCHA is pleased to present a lecture that examines the American Revolution through a unique lens. This 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). The American Revolution […]
This is a FREE event, but please register in advance so we know how many people to plan for. Lincoln County Historical Association • c. 1754 Chapman-Hall House • 1761 Pownalborough Court House • 1811 Old Jail We are wicked excited to bring everyone together to kick off the museum season with a program designed […]
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! Usual admission rates apply. No charge for access to the grounds.
The 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 […]
On Sunday, July 26 at 1:30 pm, George Keyes, an art historian, retired museum curator, and key member of the LCHA Collections Committee, will present a pop-up presentation featuring Windsor chairs from the association’s collection. Keyes will explore the distinctive features and variations of these iconic chairs and discuss how English makers developed efficient production […]
On Sunday, August 2, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about an often overlooked yet significant moment in history: the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While the document was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, it is believed that most signers added their names to the Declaration on August 2, […]
Join us at the Old Jail in Wiscasset on Saturday, August 9 at 5 PM for Jailhouse Rock, a fun-filled event for all ages!
Join George Keyes, a key member of the Lincoln County Historical Association Collections Committee, for a closer look at Windsor chairs from the LCHA collection. Enjoy a glimpse into the craftsmanship and early manufacturing innovations associated with these classic furniture pieces, exploring the distinctive characteristics of these iconic chairs. Learn how New England makers learned […]
P.O. Box 61
Wiscasset, ME 04578
