Friday, October 17, 2014

The Beans of Readfield, Maine ~ Wed, October 22nd at Maranacook Adult & Community Education

The Beans of Readfield, Maine 
Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 6:30-8:30 pm

The Beans were significant landowners, manufacturers and farmers in Readfield from  1780 until well into the 19th century. Their mills and farms were concentrated on and around Thundercastle Road, but some lived at Readfield Corner, on Kents Hill and near Readfield Depot too. At one time Torsey Pond was called Joel Bean’s Pond and nearby was another small mill pond called Bean’s mill pond. They built many beautiful stonewalls, dams and foundations that have endured for two centuries. In spite of their significant presence and contributions the Bean name is nearly obscure in Readfield today. Come to “The Beans of Readfield, Maine”and learn how the Beans helped form, develop and populate our town.
Instructor: Dale Potter Clark
Location: Maranacook Community High School
Registration: $15
To register contact Maranacook Adult and Community Education
Phone: 207-685-4923  x 1065 or REGISTER ONLINE  using a debit or credit card
For details and to view all classes,  go to:    http://maranacook.maineadulted.org






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