The Lincoln County Historical Association’s three historic sites are now open for the season: Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta and the 1811 Old Jail in Wiscasset are open noon to 4 pm. Saturday and Sunday; the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The 1811 Old Jail has a special exhibit of photographs on view that documents life in Lincoln County in the early 1900s. The pictures were taken by E. Joseph Leighton form the foundation of Michael Chaney’s master’s thesis presented in 1985. Chaney worked with Leighton’s glass plate negatives to make poster-size prints with annotations. This exhibit will run until early October.
Summer with the Past one-week children’s programs still have openings. The July week will be held at the Pownalborough Court House July 18-22. Children’s week is set for Aug. 8-12 at the 1811 Old Jail. Children 8 through 11 are invited to participate in a varied selection of activities including games and art. For more information, visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org or call 882-6817.
The Chapman-Hall House will hold its annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon July 23 on Elm Street in Damariscotta.
LCHA’s first Kermess event will be held on July 24. The event will feature a traditional lobster bake (with ribeye steak and vegetarian options), music by the Pan Fried Steel, and a silent auction of antiques. Reservations are required in advance as seating is limited. For reservations, visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org or call 882-6817.
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