Enslavement in Maine
OnlinePreregistration (below) is required to receive the Zoom link for this program. Learn some of the lesser told stories of our past with an overview of enslavement in Maine, beginning in the 17th century and describing its expansion in the state over two hundred years. She'll share stories of individual enslaved people, and bring to light some of the people ...
Docent College Session One: Fundamentals of Docenting
Are you a history buff? Do you love old houses? Have you always wanted to be a tour guide at a historic property but didn’t know how to start? You’re in luck! Join Lincoln County Historical Association for Docent College, a short program of classes designed to teach the basics of being a volunteer docent for any or all of ...
Docent College Session One: Fundamentals of Docenting
Are you a history buff? Do you love old houses? Have you always wanted to be a tour guide at a historic property but didn’t know how to start? You’re in luck! Join Lincoln County Historical Association for Docent College, a short program of classes designed to teach the basics of being a volunteer docent for any or all of ...
Shredding Onsite at Chapman-Hall House
Chapman-Hall House 270 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCome to the Bath Savings Bank parking lot next to Damariscotta's Chapman-Hall House to clean out old documents like financial papers and bank statements for shredding by professionals. Volunteers will provide assistance. Bags, boxes, or even truck-loads of papers will be shredded quickly. There is no set charge for this service, but donations to support educational programs and for the ...
Docent College Session Two: Site Specific Training
Are you a history buff? Do you love old houses? Have you always wanted to be a tour guide at a historic property but didn’t know how to start? You’re in luck! Join Lincoln County Historical Association for Docent College, a short program of classes designed to teach the basics of being a volunteer docent for any or all of ...
Amy Truesdell encore!
OnlineWe hosted Civil War author Amy Truesdell for an in-person lecture that was so good that we are bringing her back for our online audience! Don't miss this talk! Registration Click here Local author Amy Truesdell will discuss her new book, From Binghamton to the Battlefield: The Civil War Letters of Rollin B. Truesdell, which traces the Civil War experiences of ...
Docent College Session Two: Site Specific Training
Are you a history buff? Do you love old houses? Have you always wanted to be a tour guide at a historic property but didn’t know how to start? You’re in luck! Join Lincoln County Historical Association for Docent College, a short program of classes designed to teach the basics of being a volunteer docent for any or all of ...
Calling all Book Groups!
LCHA Museum at the Old Jail 133 Federal St., Wiscasset, MaineCalling all Book Groups! A special look at our women writers of Lincoln County Exhibition for members of any book groups. Book group members are invited to view the Women Writers of Lincoln County Exhibit displayed at the Old Jail Museum with exhibit coordinator Alice Smith Duncan. This tour is sure to inspire new book ideas and future discussions ...
Community Day at the Museums
All Lincoln County residents are invited to be our guest at all three museums on Community Day 2023. Admission is waived for tours at the 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and at the 1811 Old Jail/1839 Jailer's House Museum in Wiscasset. Hours: Chapman-Hall House and the Old Jail noon to 4:00 pm ...
Shredding at Dresden Town Office
Dresden Town Office 534 Gardiner Road, Dresden, ME, United StatesBring your unwanted personal documents to the Dresden Town Office Parking Lot for safe destruction and make a donation to support the ongoing care of the irreplaceable 1761 Pownalborough Court House.