Pownalborough Court House

Join us as we welcome autumn at the Pownalborough Court House with a FREE cider pressing and sampling! There’s something for the whole family to enjoy! -The historic courthouse will be open for tours from 10:00am until 4:00pm–tour admission is $10 for adults and free for kids under 16. -And as always, our system of hiking trails is free and ...

Maine Shape Note Singers are hosting a workshop/demo on Saturday September 16th from 10am to 2pm at the Pownalborough Court House, 23 Court House Rd, in Dresden Maine.   Shape Note Singing is a musical practice and tradition of social singing from music books printed in “shape notes”. All singing is done with no instruments and dates back to the ...

LCHA's Annual Fun & Fundraiser! Join us for a wonderful evening while supporting the stewardship of local history! For more information, visit our event page, here: https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/preservation-party  

  Lincoln County Historical Association is pleased to announce the publication of the first facsimile edition of Susannah Carter's "The Frugal Housewife," first published in Boston  by Edes and Gill in 1772. Our copy has an unbroken provenance since Major Samuel Goodwin bought it on Aug. 28, 1772 , through his family and descendants until it came into the ownership ...

Fun for the whole family with a bit of history. Past years have included face painting, balloon artist, caricaturist, pie contest, re-enactors from Colonial Maine Living History Association, tours of the court house (free for Dresden residents) wagon rides, local crafters, music and grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage plus drinks & dessert! Stay tuned for the 2023 line up!

People of all ages who appreciate a creepy Halloween activity can look forward to special haunted tours at the Pownalborough Court House from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm on October 28th and 29th. Participants will experience a tour of the haunted court house and cemetery with hauntings provided by people portraying the ghosts of Pownalborough’s past. An outdoor fire with ...

People of all ages who appreciate a creepy Halloween activity can look forward to special haunted tours at the Pownalborough Court House from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm on October 28th and 29th. Participants will experience a tour of the haunted court house and cemetery with hauntings provided by people portraying the ghosts of Pownalborough’s past. An outdoor fire with ...

Join us at the Court House for Cider Pressing with Children's story time and a family nature-based activity at the Pownalborough Court House.   Time 10 am - 2 pm.