Readfield History Walk #35 ~ Kents Hill village (part 2) ~ May 13, 2016

This will be a continuation of Kents Hill village part 1 (#34 done on 4/29/16). From the Torsey Church parking lot walkers will proceed west on Main Street to learn about the houses along the way and some of the early families who lived there, including an early Baptist missionary and a world famous artist. In addition to many historic homes in Kents Hill village there were at one time establishments such as Eaton School, Morse Music Conservatory and, of course, Russell’s Orchard. Artisans, a furniture maker, a silver smith, mercantiles and Moody’s Tavern all graced this part of Kents Hill village in days of yore.  We will also explore the Kents Hill Cemetery as time and interest allows. Bring a sandwich if you wish to share lunch with some of the Walkers after the walk is completed.
Meet by 10am at the Torsey Church parking lot on Kents Hill, Main Street. There is no charge for Readfield History Walks but donations are welcome to Readfield Historical Society, to help procure and install historical site markers in Readfield, a "Museum in the Streets". FMI contact Dale Potter Clark at crossings4u@gmail.com.