tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79364053619948528792024-02-19T02:45:17.631-08:00Readfield, Maine History WalksA cooperative effort by members of the Readfield Historical Society and the Readfield Trails Committee. Most walks take place on trails within Readfield and are designed so participants can learn more about the surrounding area - both current and historical - while enjoying the beauty and invigoration of the outdoors. Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-35672834500436213782022-10-17T05:53:00.009-07:002022-10-28T09:38:24.006-07:00HISTORY WALK #62 ~ VETERANS' DAY, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzkn5d007_ygWn_YWxjLGrYWMeoWbmCpUeHt2EmH8wjCVzvsrYGkcHZkV7PfJDzYIOnwvlutiZtGtp3kMGuHjv1vozqvW7mRcsaDLJFKHVYOVnmfYcEkhc6xyrkprq5k-torIrYtZsCV-VqfTqi_Fxphj_zeCW6IgK3ORxzph6YG8xHTYpELQ4v3-/s2048/veterans.day.2016_kippy%232.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzkn5d007_ygWn_YWxjLGrYWMeoWbmCpUeHt2EmH8wjCVzvsrYGkcHZkV7PfJDzYIOnwvlutiZtGtp3kMGuHjv1vozqvW7mRcsaDLJFKHVYOVnmfYcEkhc6xyrkprq5k-torIrYtZsCV-VqfTqi_Fxphj_zeCW6IgK3ORxzph6YG8xHTYpELQ4v3-/w320-h213/veterans.day.2016_kippy%232.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-right: .1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An event honoring all </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Veterans will be held in Readfield on Friday, Nov. 11<sup>th</sup>
planned by members of Readfield’s Historical Society, Select Board, United
Methodist Church and the 3<sup>rd</sup> Maine Infantry Civil War
re-enactors. All are welcome to join in for this special remembrance and
honoring of those who have served or currently serve in the U.S. Armed
Services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-right: .1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participants should
gather at the Readfield Corner Cemetery, Church Road by 10 a.m. for a
special remembrance of some Veterans whose memorials and graves are there.
From the cemetery the 3</span><sup>rd</sup><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Maine will lead the way to Asa Gile
Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Road, for a closing ceremony at 11 a.m. in honor of all
Veterans. All are invited to march along or those who are not able to walk that
far can follow in their vehicles. The 3</span><sup>rd</sup><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Maine will do two musket
volleys along the way, at the cemetery and outside Gile Hall.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-right: .1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Following
the ceremony free bag lunches will be distributed at Gile Hall, by members of the
Readfield United Methodist Church. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-right: .1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To begin, at
Readfield Corner Cemetery, parking is available at the Old Fairgrounds parking
lot or in the north end of the cemetery. Please invite and / or bring Veterans
you know. FMI contact 441-9184 or crossings4u@gmail.com.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p></p>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-30625189546730767872022-08-13T05:54:00.024-07:002022-10-17T06:42:01.903-07:00HISTORY WALK # 61 ~ READFIELD DEPOT VILLAGE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsei0B_OuJH6kkJuFRie-NBRDPqILyWs9TlCixdHBV-QWFGz2XdQ53WzSjYxfkqVZbVVWdEV1F65GGopVzRYKKFQD4nMOOg1kBNqH5dh7i0op8UiQr7CBRh0KbUmniAHLdCo1QrWs5lIQHSlVz0i6eKSOfVeOaZpiAwB1l3eJp08-lxnYFxmFitPI/s2816/history.walk.Depot_8.13.22%2317.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="2816" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsei0B_OuJH6kkJuFRie-NBRDPqILyWs9TlCixdHBV-QWFGz2XdQ53WzSjYxfkqVZbVVWdEV1F65GGopVzRYKKFQD4nMOOg1kBNqH5dh7i0op8UiQr7CBRh0KbUmniAHLdCo1QrWs5lIQHSlVz0i6eKSOfVeOaZpiAwB1l3eJp08-lxnYFxmFitPI/s320/history.walk.Depot_8.13.22%2317.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV41EU1_ui2YFN7F3jMh9RwHnQv8pvfJczWOmfpO0MwThFowzJqXdqJnnJADDFWJG3Qz1h7d6qG-zdTZG_figf4j-_6bgi67at0kKCKaF8f3qAI29W-C-zFrVa-ZiuFAOepmzxtES0OGELB70i63-zInALCw7bxEaW1eeB7Vy2Cpw77sz6eWD59F8O/s2816/history.walk.Depot_8.13.22%2323.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="2816" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV41EU1_ui2YFN7F3jMh9RwHnQv8pvfJczWOmfpO0MwThFowzJqXdqJnnJADDFWJG3Qz1h7d6qG-zdTZG_figf4j-_6bgi67at0kKCKaF8f3qAI29W-C-zFrVa-ZiuFAOepmzxtES0OGELB70i63-zInALCw7bxEaW1eeB7Vy2Cpw77sz6eWD59F8O/s320/history.walk.Depot_8.13.22%2323.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Readfield Depot Village from days gone by was the topic for our history walk on Sat, August 13th during Readfield Heritage Days weekend. Thank you to all who attended and had stories and info to share.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraBbudo3zHNMF_WyxRyOx2QfUiBfTNLgAzFOF7eWM8ZiAR2HrTvkRopZ_sa_G0znVPHYIjDk1rPS0lNL6P2XhpXYIdVtmEwwx2LAF1Ar_Aduk6I7CFPngVmvvUfsAa1xmjjMjc_TEKa5tzHHtJw9Ed6XKUdz602DHe2bFfij8wqgEFeolVHaSMHCM/s2816/history.walk.Depot_8.13.22%237.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="2816" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraBbudo3zHNMF_WyxRyOx2QfUiBfTNLgAzFOF7eWM8ZiAR2HrTvkRopZ_sa_G0znVPHYIjDk1rPS0lNL6P2XhpXYIdVtmEwwx2LAF1Ar_Aduk6I7CFPngVmvvUfsAa1xmjjMjc_TEKa5tzHHtJw9Ed6XKUdz602DHe2bFfij8wqgEFeolVHaSMHCM/s320/history.walk.Depot_8.13.22%237.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaptAyl_jJnbBIf5vbqQF62ZDHl-cO2Fssrsjrg7GV-0ZkXDuY9hVpcyJYAogPEf3D8BUW5BjvZf6uts7NieJMCLhpoESfu1ISWemow0TLYZ92WkcXfmWENpRVoS-z3FnjC9BYwEYu3q85i_QUs7PYLN87l21m8TyRQFHOwtQccgWl-bnZQPHEcfri/s2816/history.walk.Depot_8.13.22%237.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><p></p>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-75398717237926818712021-10-22T09:23:00.001-07:002021-10-22T09:23:41.666-07:00Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2021 ~ history Walk #60<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDE5xGSwjCGZxFvzSBt5CvoVyKszEi5Ak1KzdwmiQ7quFLCTepef2cNlrxFIfWiE5mjrGslrrXiiZB_jamzOaehmS5Zf-JYx9i6_fFCHP0BnvjpR5biZSToD2UQyyZXTu3A9sECXmnRp0/s1650/veterans.day.flyer_11.11.21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDE5xGSwjCGZxFvzSBt5CvoVyKszEi5Ak1KzdwmiQ7quFLCTepef2cNlrxFIfWiE5mjrGslrrXiiZB_jamzOaehmS5Zf-JYx9i6_fFCHP0BnvjpR5biZSToD2UQyyZXTu3A9sECXmnRp0/w494-h640/veterans.day.flyer_11.11.21.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-60573571065515468052021-07-08T14:44:00.001-07:002021-07-10T06:17:57.072-07:00History Walk #59 to include unveiling of SIX historic signs <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">On Saturday, August 14th, during Readfield Heritage Days six historic site markers will be unveiled. Folks can either walk along with Dale Potter-Clark as each unveiling is done, or attend those of particular interest:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">1. 9:00 a.m. Readfield Community Library at their book sale at the Readfield Fire Department.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">2. 10:00 a.m. Union Meeting House, 22 Church Road. Meet inside the meeting house for this unveiling.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">3. 11:00 a.m. Old Fairgrounds , Church Road. Four signs will be unveiled here. Three in the parking lot and one on the “Upper Fair-grounds Trail”. These signs will cover the time span 1812-2021; from 1812 when militia musters were first held; to the Kennebec County Agricultural Fair; and the Readfield Grange Fair to and through the evolution to what is there today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">4. 11:30 a.m. the sign at Upper Fairgrounds Trail will include information about the race track where sulky races, horse and oxen pullings and other events were held. An oxen pulling demonstration will be held then also, with some of the original pulling stones, to an area prepared for a special display.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505;">he pulling stone event is made possible by a <br /></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505;">Maine Bicentennial Grant from the Maine Arts Commission.</span></span></div>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-1297884996033899252021-06-14T06:23:00.003-07:002021-06-14T06:24:10.768-07:00FIRST HISTORIC SITE MARKER DEDICATED ~ JUNE 11, 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQGrmgKlRXiRtUJcOLVi1tlaNyHrhB5AMOFTTtxoOJCjc3QC23uHJqx_2NCepN6LZmeqxMdCpu5jMpFUMUgOKQ_RjFkZ4ysPtZz07_KRUvK_nM570G4-dZfT80UZ2zKN6yUIhqDGrw20/s1600/history.walk%252358_history.marker_tolman.photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQGrmgKlRXiRtUJcOLVi1tlaNyHrhB5AMOFTTtxoOJCjc3QC23uHJqx_2NCepN6LZmeqxMdCpu5jMpFUMUgOKQ_RjFkZ4ysPtZz07_KRUvK_nM570G4-dZfT80UZ2zKN6yUIhqDGrw20/w400-h266/history.walk%252358_history.marker_tolman.photo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We dedicated the first "History Walks Series" historical site marker on June 11, 2021. More will be appearing in and around Readfield Corner this summer. Stay tuned for where and when...</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The sign pictured here will be displayed on the Masonic Block at Readfield Corner. The photos and narrative includes the history of Masonic Lodge #48 which was established at Readfield Corner in 1826; and the devastating fire that destroyed most of Readfield Corner on June 11, 1921. The sign was sponsored in memory of Thomas Adell, by some of his family members, friends and members of the Masonic Lodge. (</span><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Andy Tolman photo</span>)</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the photo L to R: Dale Potter-Clark, Bill Adams, Ed Dodge and standing below on the right is John Lord. Ed and John are Masons who worked with Dale to plan and implement the History Walk and sign dedication. Bill co-led the walk with Dale.</p>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-92088611679974324832021-06-14T06:03:00.005-07:002021-06-24T04:28:22.760-07:00History Walks coming later this summer and fall (2021)<div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1MzK9W3zQp9SEeDAng7LTbmJEq8vRanJEThg0oJO8NKQcaJ0vANP-Gf6mm_QMNVtlAIiGG9HyLrLgxSuRb4fEabbgQaZ8v1VsCydwT036KO16DfOK8cNr4gIi__ujU5SOASdcY0eUlY/s1760/history.walk%252357.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1175" data-original-width="1760" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1MzK9W3zQp9SEeDAng7LTbmJEq8vRanJEThg0oJO8NKQcaJ0vANP-Gf6mm_QMNVtlAIiGG9HyLrLgxSuRb4fEabbgQaZ8v1VsCydwT036KO16DfOK8cNr4gIi__ujU5SOASdcY0eUlY/s320/history.walk%252357.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you to all who attended #57 history walk on May 21st in East Readfield (pictured at left) and #58 on June 11th at Readfield Corner. Together, the two walks were attended by 80+ people, several came from out of town - some even made a special trip from out of State. About a quarter of them had never been to a history walk before.</div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">MARK YOUR CALENDARS for two dates (below) that have already been set for later this year. Dates will be announced for additional walks to be held this summer and fall as plans are set.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th Starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Readfield Community Library book sale (at Readfield Fire Department) Readfield Corner when a historic site marker will be dedicated, for the Library. Others in and around Readfield Corner will be dedicated following the Library sign rounding out this event at 1:00 p.m. at the Old Fairgrounds! Stay tuned for more details about the schedule for the dedication of six new historic site markers at various sites that will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This is Readfield Heritage Days weekend so lots of other activities will be held on Friday and Saturday, including the Readfield Historical Society Wine N Cheese Friday, Aug. 13th. Stay tuned for times and details on other Heritage Days events.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11th 10 a.m.-12 noon for a Veterans' Day "march" in honor of our Veterans. Free lunch will be provided by the Readfield United Methodist Church, Kents Hill afterwards. Stay tuned for more details.</p><p>Details for additional 2021 history walks will be announced at a later date.</p>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-76329967611592959672021-04-25T06:46:00.004-07:002021-05-06T08:21:47.053-07:00SPRING 2021 HISTORY WALKS COMING SOON... #57 and #58<p><b>After a 20 months lapse, due to COVID, we are finally planning some History Walks for this spring. We are still working on details but in the meantime, mark your calendars for these dates. We will be announcing details for both as they are confirmed. Please remember to bring a face mask.</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>MARK YOUR CALENDARS!</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>JESSE LEE CHURCH and EAST READFIELD CEMETERY MAY (</b><b>#57)</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, May 21st 10 a.m.-12 noon</i><b> </b>To begin, meet by 10 a.m. at Jesse Lee Church on the corner of Plains Road and Main St. (route 17) in East Readfield. History Walkers will first visit the inside of the Jesse Lee Church while learning more about its history. From there they will walk across Plains Road to visit the graves of some of those early residents who helped build the church, and to place American flags on the graves of Readfield veterans in observance of Memorial Day. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Jesse Lee Meeting House was dedicated in 1795 and is named in honor of the Methodist missionary who had traveled from Virginia by horseback into this back country two years prior. As Lee preached at the cabin of Nathaniel Whittier in 1793, to Whittier and several other early settlers, he suggested they build a meeting house and the settlers immediately set their hands and hearts to doing so. They built it on the 5 acre "Bowdoin Lot" that had been set aside in the 1791 town plan/survey, for the addition of a house of worship, a school and a militia ground was also located on the Bowdoin Lot. Today, Jesse Lee is the oldest Methodist Church in New England, to have remained in continuous use as a house of worship. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Meet at Jesse Lee Church on the corner of Plains Road and Main St (route 17) by 10 a.m. Walking is on level ground or slight incline in some places, with stops along the way, for about half a mile. In case of rain, postponement will be announced by 8 a.m. on the Readfield Historical Society Facebook page; on this website; and via email for those who are on our email list. To be added to that list send your request to crossings4u@gmail.com.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>THE 1921 FIRE AT READFIELD CORNER (#58) </b></p><p><i style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, June 11th 10 a.m.-12 noon </i>On June 11, 1921 a devastating fire destroyed nearly every building at Readfield Corner. Dale Potter-Clark and Bill Adams will co-lead this walk, sharing photos and pointing out the locations that were impacted. They will also share some stories about that fateful day including the home and businesses that were lost. The Masonic Block was an important presence in town then as it is today and the Masons began rebuilding two short months after the fire which inspired others to do the same. The Masonic Hall will be open for those who wish to see it, at the culmination of the Walk and a historic site marker will be dedicated in remembrance of that day 100 years ago. Meet in the parking lot behind the Masonic Block (U.S. Post Office) by 10 a.m. We will be walking from there around the center of town - all walking is on level ground or slight incline in some places, with stops along the way, for about half a mile. In case of rain, the postponement of this walk will be made by 8:00 a.m. on this page; on the Readfield Historical Society facebook page and via email for those who are on our email list (to be added to the email list send a request to crossings4u@gmail.com)</p><p>Watch for future announcements about these History Walks on this web site, in local media outlets, and on the Readfield Historical Society facebook page. If you wish to be added to the history walks email list send your request to <a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com">crossings4u@gmail.com</a>.</p>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-64434957906410132542019-09-11T06:19:00.000-07:002019-09-12T07:37:45.909-07:00History Walk #54 ~ Readfield Town Farm & Forest and Macdonald Woods ~ Friday, Sept, 13, 2019<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>This History Walk is co-sponsored by the</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Kennebec Land Trust</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Mark your calendars for Sept. 13th 10am-12noon</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>RAIN DATE is Friday, Sept. 20th 10am-12noon </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>A notice will be posted on this site by 8:00am on Sept. 13th if this walk is postponed to Sept. 20th due to rain.</strong></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A group of twelve showed up for the VERY first History Walk in October, 2012.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">That walk was held at the Readfield Town Farm and Forest and we</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">have done three at that location since then because there has been so much interest.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">On <span style="font-size: small;">Friday, September 13th we will do another by popular demand.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Pictured L to R: Brenda Deojay, Annette Donaghy, Natalie Giles, David Libby, Barbara Gilman, Eileen Lord, Bonnie Gilman, Evelyn Potter, Milt Wright and his guest and Dale Potter-Clark. Photographer was Harvey Boatman.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span data-offset-key="fulnn-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Since we did the very first history walk at the Readfield Town Farm and Forest in October 2012 three more have been done at that same location because there has been so much interest. <span data-offset-key="dslke-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We will start at the North Wayne entrance at 10am and plan to wrap up by noon. In addition to Readfield Town Farm and Forest we will stop at the Huntoon Cemetery - years ago referred to as the "Poor Farm Cemetery". Howard Lake from the Kennebec Land Trust will join us to "show and tell" about the adjoining Mcdonald Woods that includes an ancient mill site, ways you can "read the woods" that have evolved from farmland to forest, and more. Members of the Readfield Conservation Commission will join us to share plans for the next timber harvest and other aspects of their management plans of the Town Forest. Dale Potter-Clark will share what she has learned about the Poor Farm in writing her latest book about Readfield's poor farms and paupers of long ago including some of the photos she unearthed in the process; and Bill Adams will have morsels to share about other farms in the area that he has been researching. No doubt there will also be some bird call identifications along the way as we will have a couple of avid "birders" with us. All in all you will learn a lot on this history walk so be sure so mark your calendars!</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-18205854040894169202019-09-09T08:01:00.000-07:002019-09-12T08:01:27.034-07:00Readfield History Walk #56 ~ Veterans' Day on Monday, November 11, 2019, 10-12 noon<div style="text-align: center;">
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The 3rd Maine Civil War re-enactors will be leading the march from Readfield Corner Cemetery on Church Road to Asa Gile Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Road. All are welcome to march along. If your group would like to join us please be in touch with Dale at <a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com">crossings4u@gmail.com</a>. Scouts, National Guard, Military Veterans, school kids, Masons are encouraged to come and join in. If you have an antique auto or truck you would like to enter into the procession we also welcome that. Do plan to participate in any or all of the following. <br />
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11:00 - 11:30 am A special ceremony in honor of all Veterans will be held at Asa Gile Hall at the culmination of the march.<br />
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12:00 noon The Readfield United Methodist Church on Kents Hill will provide a soup and desert lunch at their fellowship hall. No charge.<br />
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<strong>Stay tuned for more details, in the meantime mark your calendars!</strong> </div>
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Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-76494979749725694512019-08-08T05:55:00.000-07:002019-08-08T05:55:27.127-07:00Readfield Heritage Days Aug. 9-11, 2019<br />
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Readfield Heritage Days will be a busy weekend, with events
of all kinds happening all over town! The kick off tomorrow evening will take
place at the Readfield Historical Society (RHS). Read on FMI about that and
other events being hosted by RHS on Friday and Saturday. To learn more about
other Readfield Heritage events scheduled for this weekend follow this <a href="https://www.readfieldmaine.org/home/news/readfield-heritage-days-august-9-11">link</a>.
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><u>Aug. 9, Friday, 5-7pm</u> 16<sup>th</sup>
annual Wine & Cheese at the Readfield Historical Society, sponsored by the
Winthrop Federal Credit Union. Come and enjoy the camaraderie of others who
have similar interests, browse the museum and gift shop, and enjoy the variety
of delectable foods, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. At 6pm help
celebrate the dedication of the new RHS Military Room, in honor of Bill &
Flo Drake.</div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><u>Aug. 10, Saturday, 10am -12noon</u> Dale
Potter-Clark and Bill Adams will co-lead Readfield History Walk #53, titled
“Readfield Corner Before 1827”. This starts inside the Union Meeting House
(UMH), 22 Church Road where UMH historian Marius Peladeau will talk about the
building; then Dale and Bill will transport you back in time with a walk n
talk, when you will discover some of the people, businesses and homes <span style="color: #1f497d;">that </span>existed at Readfield Corner before the Union
Meeting House was built in 1827. Twenty-page companion booklets will be
available for a suggested donation of $5.00 each. Marius, Dale and Bill all
have some surprises in store for you. This walk n talk will culminate at the
Old Fairgrounds at noon, just in time to eat lunch from one of the food vendors
that will be set up for Heritage Days.</div>
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Historical Society building will be open, with RHS president Bob Harris on
duty. Stop by to see the new displays that have been set up this summer,
including the Military Room. There will also be a 16 min. revolving slide show
on view throughout these hours, of vintage photos depicting Readfield Corner as
it was before the devastating fire of 1921.</div>
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will be at the Readfield Historical Society to answer questions about Readfield
Corner relative to their History Walk that morning and can also answer
questions about the slide show on display. Dale will also be available to sign
books she has authored, that are on sale in the RHS gift shop.</div>
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<i>One more thing… Mark your calendars for History Walk #54,
Friday, Sept. 13<sup>th</sup> 10am-12noon of the Readfield Poor Farm on Town
Farm Road. Co-sponsored by Kennebec Land Trust and co-led by Howard Lake from
the Kennebec Land Trust and Tim Sniffin from the Readfield Conservation
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<br />Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-4583412289259901962019-06-09T10:11:00.000-07:002019-06-09T06:20:00.813-07:00History Walk #53 ~ "Readfield Corner Before 1827" ~ Sat. Aug. 10, 2019<div class="_63ew" data-testid="event-permalink-details" style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Dale Potter Clark and Bill Adams will co-lead this History Walk to include the historic Readfield Union Meeting house, lower Church Road to Main Street, and west from the intersection at Readfield Corner to Old Kents Hill Road. Walkers will learn about some of the old homes, businesses, families and other points of historical interest along the way. We will wrap up at the Old Fairgrounds on Church Road by noon so those who wish to can purchase lunch from one of the vendors who will be set up there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Live music will be performed at the Readfield Beach on Lake Maranacook starting at 1pm. Those who wish to can walk on to the beach along part of the Old Fairgrounds trail. </span></div>
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Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-37356911312856901172019-03-29T13:07:00.000-07:002019-04-16T07:34:54.900-07:00Readfield History Walk # 51 ~ Walker (Hawes) Road ~ Fri. April 26, 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Readfield's first poor farm (of three) was established on Walker Road in 1859. Four family farms had been built in this neighborhood years before that. Included among them was this poor farm built by Stephen Bean in 1823 and sold to the town of Readfield in 1859.</div>
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This area was originally settled by Joshua & Elizabeth (Longfellow) Johnson (circa 1790), who sold their homestead to their daughter and husband Elias & Nancy (Johnson) Gove in 1800. One of their nine children was <a href="https://readfieldtales.blogspot.com/2013/11/elias-gove-immanuel-prince-of-peace.html" target="_blank">Elias Gove Jr, "Immanuel Prince of Peace</a>".<br />
The second family to settle on Walker Road was Thaddeus & Mary (Sanborn) Richardson in 1802. In 1815 they sold 45 of their 100 acres to their son Asa & wife Sarah (Cottle). They built a farm adjacent to his parents and raised 13 children there - one was <a href="http://readfieldtales.blogspot.com/2016/01/readfields-old-fortune-teller.html" target="_blank">Mary Jane Richardson</a>. </div>
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None of those original farm buildings remain in this neighborhood. When road names were changed or made permanent, during the development of the E911 system, this road was renamed Walker Road. Previously it had been known as the Hawes and the Lewis Road.</div>
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This walk will last from 10a.m. - 12:00noon. We will walk and talk along the road and not on rough ground, although part of the road is on a slight upgrade.<br />
DIRECTIONS: From Main St. Readfield Corner (blinking traffic light) take Church Road north to Fogg Road. Walker Road is off Fogg Road. There will be someone there to show you where to park a short ways up Walker Road. More historic background, photos and old maps will be available for viewing, as well as some history of the poor farm, on the day of the walk. Hope to see you then. No fee or registration necessary. Donations to Readfield Historical Society are welcome. FMI <a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com">crossings4u@gmail.com</a>.</div>
Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-36538637073216309982019-01-26T07:08:00.001-08:002019-01-26T07:08:24.437-08:00Readfield History Walks in 2019<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<strong>We are starting to plan history walks for 2019 - dates have not yet been set. These walks are presently under consideration:</strong><br />
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<li>1. Readfield Town Forest, where the third and last town poor farm was located;</li>
<li>2. "Hawes Road" (now Walker Rd) where the first town poor farm was located;</li>
<li>3. The Esker Trail along Quimby Bog - more history occurred in this part of town than you might think!</li>
<li>4. East Readfield "Dudley Plains" and Cemetery</li>
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Do you have ideas or requests for 2019 walks? We will consider re-visiting places that have already been covered since we began these walks in Oct. 2012. See the list / summaries of those elsewhere on this web site. To make suggestions or comments email <a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com">crossings4u@gmail.com</a> Hope to see you in 2019!!Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-26670499217064672642018-10-23T02:24:00.003-07:002018-11-09T11:53:03.310-08:00Readfield History Walk #50 ~ Veterans' Day March and Ceremony <br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This event will happen rain or shine. The current weather report says clear 9am to 12 noon tomorrow. Even if we get a little rain that is nothing compared to what our Veterans had to endure. Besides, we will have some delicious hot soup and coffee waiting for us at the Church on Kents Hill afterwards. SO COME OUT and join us!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 3rd Maine Infantry (Civil War re-enactors) marching from Readfield Corner<br />
Cemetery during the 2017 event. More than 100 people followed by <br />
foot and vehicles and will be invited to do the same again this year.</td></tr>
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An event honoring all </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Veterans will be held in Readfield on Saturday Nov. 10<sup>th</sup>
in which the Third Maine Infantry (Civil War re-enactors) will participate.
Members of Readfield’s Historical Society, Selectboard and United Methodist
Church have planned the event.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> P<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">articipants should
gather at the Readfield Corner Cemetery, Church Road by 10am, for a
special remembrance of some Civil War soldiers whose memorials and graves
are there. From the cemetery the Third Maine will lead the way to Asa Gile
Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Road, for a closing ceremony at 11am, in honor of all
Veterans. All are invited to march along or those who are not able to walk that
far can follow in their vehicles. Cub Scouts Pack # 622 and Girl Scouts Troop #
1701 will also participate in the march and subsequent ceremony. The Third
Maine will give two musket volleys along the way, at the cemetery and outside
Gile Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Following
the ceremony a free soup, bread and dessert luncheon will be served in
Fellowship Hall at the Readfield United Methodist Church on route 17, Kents
Hill. Capt. Matthew Bray </span>and First Sergeant Robert Pierce of <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the Third
Maine will give a presentation about the Regiment during that time as well. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">All are
welcome to join in for this special remembrance and honoring of those who have
served in the U.S. Armed Services. To begin, at Readfield Corner Cemetery, parking
is available at the Old Fairgrounds parking lot or in the north end of the
cemetery. Please invite and / or bring Veterans you know. FMI email crossings4u@gmail.com.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-86920583236311010902018-09-14T09:17:00.001-07:002018-09-14T09:20:17.801-07:00Readfield History Walk #49 ~ Whittier Cemetery and "W Corner"<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="a8vr9-0-0">
<span data-offset-key="a8vr9-0-0"><span data-text="true"><strong>FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018 10am-12noon</strong></span></span><br />
<span data-offset-key="a8vr9-0-0"><span data-text="true">In this history we walk will walk "W Corner" and visit Whittier Cemetery on South Road (intersection South / Tallwood / Beaver Dam Roads). W Corner has been dubbed that by Readfield historian Dale Potter-Clark because in the earliest days of Readfield's history the Waugh, Whittier, White and Wyman families all lived there or in close proximity. The 1791 town meeting, when Readfield voted to separate from Winthrop was also held at one of the "W" farms. The Townsend Farm, Beaver Brook Tourist Home and Sir Charles Hotel (later known as Tallwood) were also in this neighborhood. Our guest host this time will be Bill Rourke, who resides on "W Corner" and has lived there for most of his life, as did his parents and grandparents. During his lifetime he has lived in Tallwood Farm, the Whittier homestead and Beaver Brook Farm. We will meet by 10am in the yard by Bill Rourke's barn off South Road. Contact <a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com">crossings4u@gmail.com</a> for directions if needed. No registration or fees, although donations to Readfield Museum in the Streets project fund c/o Readfield Historical Society are appreciated. Please mark your calendars for Oct. 5th, 2018 at 10am. You will not want to miss this one!</span></span></div>
Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-35503094537873459382018-05-31T05:31:00.000-07:002018-05-31T05:31:02.011-07:00READFIELD HISTORY WALK #48 ~ Readfield Depot Village of Days Long Ago<div class="_63ew">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Join us to learn some of what Readfield Depot village was like long ago. In those days the railroad depot was still present and trains, carrying passengers and cargo, stopped several times a day. There were stores, a post office, granary, taverns, blacksmiths, livery, sawmill, tenement house, school, church, several homes and more. Still later there was car dealership and garage in the center of the village. Vintage photos will be shown, stories shared - do feel welcome to come and share your own stories about Readfield Depot! A walking tour of the village will led by Dale Potter-Clark. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Meet at Readfield Historical Society, 759 Main St. by 10am.</span></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">No registration or fee. All ages are welcome. Donations gratefully received.</span></span></div>
Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-36586478502907251532018-05-29T04:37:00.002-07:002018-05-29T04:38:19.345-07:00READFIELD HISTORY WALK #47 ~ Union Meeting House, then on to Readfield Corner Cemetery<strong>Friday, June 15th 10am-12noon</strong><br />
Meet at Gile Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Road by 10am. PLEASE do not park directly in front of the building - leave those parking spots open for town hall patrons. There is also parking available in the grassy area on the opposite / south side of route 17, that is town property.<br />
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From Gile Hall we will walk up the sidewalk along Main St. to the Library pathway / trail and on to the Union Meeting House, Church Road where we will be given a guided tour by a UMH board member. While there we will take note of whose names are memorialized on the stained glass windows; then we will walk to Readfield Corner Cemetery to visit some of their gravesites and hear more about them. <br />
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<em>No registration or fee necessary. All ages are welcome. If you are unable to walk the first leg, feel free to meet us at Union Meeting House, we should arrive there by about 10:30.</em>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-18328919378716185652018-05-09T09:45:00.002-07:002018-05-16T07:11:27.427-07:00READFIELD HISTORY WALK #46 ~ FACTORY SQUARE<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="6k6st-0-0" style="text-align: justify;">
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<span data-offset-key="6k6st-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Meet at Readfield Town Office, 8 Old Kents Hill Road by 10am. <strong>Important!!</strong> Do not park in front of the building but leave those parking spots open for Town Office patrons. There is also parking available in the grassy area on the opposite side of route 17 / Main St.</span></span></span><br />
<span data-offset-key="6k6st-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">From Readfield Town Office we will walk to the lower dam, on Factory Square. There we will view the old lower dam (there were four at one time) and learn about recent efforts of the Readfield Trails and Conservation Committees to revive the area into a park like evironment. Jerry Bley will be on hand to talk about the grant that has been recently received, making it possible to complete the project. We will also walk the new trail, recently groomed by the Readfield Trails Committee, to an area that overlooks where the mill pond once existed. Also at that location is a rare 80ft American Chestnut tree that has gained national attention. There will be more, as time and people's interest warrant. Join us for this interesting tour. No charge or registration. All are welcome.</span></span></span></div>
Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-82258468220734598662018-05-08T12:38:00.002-07:002018-05-08T12:41:19.984-07:00READFIELD HISTORY WALKS - SPRING 2018<br />
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Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-2261236084193032232017-12-01T11:57:00.003-08:002017-12-01T11:57:35.705-08:00Senior Cafe Readfield History Presentations Slated for 2018<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Monday, February 26, 2018 ~ 9:30-11:00am</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>"The Day Readfield Corner Burned"</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">by Dale Potter-Clark</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Readfield Corner was once a bustling business center where groceries, shoes, clothing, millinery, hardware, carriages and even coffins and gravestones could be purchased. Readfield Telephone Company was also located at Readfield Corner as well as a hotel, tavern and livery. In this presentation you will learn more about this industrious village of long ago and about the day that it all changed forever.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Monday, April 23, 2018 ~ 9:30-11:00am</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>"Early Religion in Readfield"</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">by Dale Potter-Clark</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Readfield was settled years ahead of the War of Independence and before the US Constitution assured religious freedom. In those days the Congregational Church and Puritan lifestyle still prevailed. It was not long, however, before Baptist, Methodist and other evangelists and missionaries came into this backcountry and converted many of our fair residents. Still later the Universalists appeared. Early Readfield became a hot bed of free thinkers, movers and shakers. Dale will share information about the coming of early religions in Readfield which was on the missionary circuit in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Methodists, Baptists, Universalists and even the Shakers impacted Readfield in its earliest days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Senior Café meets every Monday morning at the Maranacook Middle
School Cafeteria when school is in session. Attendees are welcome to come for coffee, muffins and social
time from 9-9:30 before the program begins. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Senior
Café is a program for people 55 and older. It is sponsored by
Maranacook Adult and Community Education. There is no fee required to
participate. If school is cancelled due to weather presentations are
rescheduled for a later date. FMI about Senior Café contact Nicole Cushing at
685-4923x1065; FMI about the presentations email
Potter-Clark <a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">crossings4u@gmail.com</span></a> </span></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
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Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-21531349313050683822017-12-01T11:44:00.002-08:002017-12-01T11:44:30.332-08:00Readfield History Walks for Spring 2018We have done the last History Walk for 2017, on Veterans' Day. To read more about that event, which was quite remarkable, <a href="http://www.centralmaine.com/2017/11/11/readfield-walk-ceremony-honors-civil-war-and-all-other-veterans/">follow this link</a> to the Central Maine Newspaper story by Jason Pafundi, which appeared on the front page on Sunday, Nov. 12th. While there, also be sure to see the photos by newspaper photographer Joe Phelan.<br />
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Readfield History Walks for the spring of 2018 will be announced in the New Year so be sure to check back for updates. We are open to suggestions - send yours to <a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com">crossings4u</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com"><a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com">@gmail.com</a> </a></a><br />
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In the meantime, we wish you Happy healthy Holidays season and all the best in the New Year!Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-85741757802066200822017-12-01T11:34:00.003-08:002017-12-01T11:36:40.867-08:00Four Readfield History Classes Announced for Winter-Spring of 2018 <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><strong><em>Read to the end to see registration information...</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">#1) KENTS HILL: </b>FROM FARMLAND TO
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By Dale Potter-Clark</span><br />
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Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:30-8:30pm <span style="color: red;">(snow
date March 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>)</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">New!!</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span><br />
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When and how did Kents Hill village change from remote backcountry
farmland to a cultural and educational center? Before 1775 there were very few
people living on Kent’s Hill – the Packards and Kents were two of the first to
stake their claims and buildings began to appear. The Packard men were
housewrights so they built many of them. After the Revolutionary War others
came – the most influential, who had a long lasting effect, was Luther Sampson.
From 1790 until 1824 a meeting house and parsonage, grammar school, store,
cemetery and Methodist Seminary were established and the hilltop called Kent’s
Hill evolved from a handful of family farms to a thriving cultural and
educational center. In this class you will learn about that evolution, hear
more about the buildings and houses, and some of the people who lived in Kents
Hill village. </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">#2) Local artists lost with time</span>: </b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Who were they and what were their claims to fame?</span></span><br />
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By Dale Potter-Clark</span><br />
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 6:30-8:30pm <span style="color: red;">(snow
date March 22<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup>)</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><br />
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This immediate area has produced many artists, with various talents,
including the famed artist Wallace Nutting of Manchester; Robert Vance of
Readfield who was one of the earliest daguerreotypist<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">s in the U.S.;<b> </b></span>sculpturer Ellsworth Crosby of Wayne; and
famed violin maker Franklin Richardson of Mt. Vernon. You will learn about them
and others in this presentation.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">#3) Patriots of the Revolutionary War</span>: </b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">“Johnny has Gone for a Soldier”</span></span><br />
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By Dale Potter-Clark</span><br />
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 6:30-8:30pm<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span></span><br />
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Soon after the first shot was fired at Lexington, exactly
243 years ago, nineteen men from Winthrop, ages 14 to 46,<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"> </span>picked up arms and marched off to
fight for independence. <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Some had also
fought in the French & Indian War. </span>Several of them were living in
the part of Winthrop that later became Readfield (1791) and North Manchester
(1850).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the years more than ninety
Patriots lived in Readfield and many are buried here. In this presentation you will
hear some of their stories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">#4) The Civil War:</span> </b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Who
were some of our Civil War Veterans?</span></span><br />
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By Dale Potter-Clark</span><br />
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018 6:30-8:30pm<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span></span><br />
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Between 1861 and 1865 the small town of Readfield
bid farewell to one-hundred sixty men as they bravely left Readfield to serve
in the Civil War.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Twenty-seven of them
were killed or wounded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this
presentation you will hear some of their stories and also about some of the
War’s impact on Readfield. What better time to honor them in this way than during
Memorial Day week?</span><br />
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or $12.50 each (Those
who paid for the fall Kents Hill presentation that was postponed to Feb. 15,<sup>,
</sup>2018 would not be charged for the spring make-up class. They have the
option to sign up for other three for $30). Proceeds
from these classes will help establish a “Museum in the Streets®” in Readfield.
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To register contact Maranacook Adult and
Community Education Phone: 207-685-4923 x 1065 or Register
online using a debit or <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">credit card. </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For details and to
view all classes go to http://maranacook.maineadulted.org.</span></span></span><br />
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Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-88133706616023169932017-11-13T10:05:00.001-08:002017-11-13T10:05:20.941-08:00The Rise and Decline of Readfield Depot ~ Presentation at Senior Cafe Nov. 27, 2017 9:30-11am
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In passing through Readfield have
you ever wondered how Readfield Depot came to be? It was, at one time,<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>a buzzing community center. On November
27<sup>th</sup> Readfield historian Dale Potter-Clark</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> will share the history of some old homes and buildings in and around
Readfield Depot; the evolution of that area into a village; tidbits about some
people who have lived there; and how the symbiotic relationship between
Readfield Depot and summer residents helped boost the town’s economy and
overall lakeside development. A slide show of vintage photos will be shown
throughout the presentation. In addition, Potter-Clark will do a reading about
Readfield Depot from the book she co-authored titled “The Founders</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and Evolution of Summer Resorts and Kids’ Camps on
Four Lakes in Central Maine”. </span></span></span><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The presentation is slated for Monday,
November 27<sup>th</sup> 9:30-11am at Senior Café, Maranacook Middle School
Cafeteria. Attendees are welcome to come for coffee, muffins and social time
from 9-9:30 before the program begins. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Senior
Café is a program for people 55 and older that meet at the Maranacook Middle
School cafeteria every Monday morning when school is open. It is sponsored by
Maranacook Adult and Community Education. There is no fee required to
participate. If school is cancelled due to weather this presentation will be
rescheduled for a later date. FMI about Senior Café contact Nicole Cushing at
685-4923x1065; FMI about the presentation or the above mentioned book contact
Potter-Clark at <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="mailto:crossings4u@gmail.com">crossings4u@gmail.com</a></span>
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<br />Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936405361994852879.post-900870881363067742017-09-21T15:17:00.000-07:002017-10-15T07:47:11.288-07:00READFIELD HISTORY WALKS #43, #44, #45 ~ FALL 2017 (#44 UPDATED 10/15/2017)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>All history walks will begin at 10am and last until approximately noon. All are welcome, there is no charge. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>See below for locations and where to meet. </strong></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">#43. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Friday, September 29th ~ 65 Nickerson Hill Road, Readfield </span></span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Saunders Manufacturing; Saunders' family heritage; <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Rosmarin-Saunders Family Forest</span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Meet in Saunders Manufacturing parking lot, 65 Nickerson Hill Road by 10am.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">Saunders Manufacturing was founded in East Winthrop by Harry (A.H.) Saunders, his wife Edith and son Joe in 1947. A year later they bought a farm at 65 Nickerson Hill Road, from Harry's mother Sarah, and moved themselves and the business there. Over the years the business grew, as did their land holdings. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">Research reveals that members of the Saunders family has a rich heritage in manufacturing and some have even had a hand in helping to build some internationally famous historic landmarks. Attend this History Walk to learn more.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">In November, 2016 342 acres of the land from Saunders Manufacturing was donated to the Kennebec Land Trust. From Saunders Manufacturing, those who wish to, will join the group to enjoy one of the trails there, further west on Nickerson Hill Road.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>#44. Friday, October 27th ~ Camp Kirkwold, 177 North Wayne Rd, Readfield</strong></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Camp Kirkwold has been a Girl Scout camp since 1952. It was founded as
Camp Abenaki in 1919 by Dr. Emma Greene Wood, an osteopathic physician from New
Jersey. She sold it to Marjorie Kirk of New York in 1927, who renamed it
Camp Merrywold, meaning "happy world". She managed to keep it
operating through the Great Depression era but when WWII and gas
rationing struck she had to close the doors. After ten years of trying to sell
it she eventually donated it to the Girl Scouts of Maine in 1952. The Girl
Scout Council renamed it Kirkwold in Marjorie Kirk's honor. The caretaker,
Berndt Graf, has agreed to open the gate for us so we can drive in as far as
their parking lot, which is marked and obvious as you enter the campground.
<em><strong>Gather at the parking lot by 10am</strong></em> and we will walk further into the grounds
from there. Mr. Graf will have some photos and other historical memorabilia on
display for us and will be available for answering questions about Kirkwold
that we may have. Dale Potter-Clark will read from the chapter about the history of Kirkwold from her book "<em>The Evolution of Summer Resorts and Kids' Camps on Four Lakes in Central Maine</em>". You will enjoy seeing the historic lodge and some of the
other buildings on “campus”. I hope you will be able to join us – this is a
rare opportunity to see Kirkwold – and I bet some of you, or your daughters,
attended Kirkwold as Girl Scouts and would enjoy seeing it again?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>#45. Sat., Nov.11th ~ Readfield Corner Cemetery, Church Rd, Readfield</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: small;">On this Veterans' Day join members of the community and "The Third Maine Infantry" Civil War re-enactors, complete with fife and drummers, as we honor those who have courageously served our country. Walkers will begin at Readfield Corner Cemetery at 10am when we will have a special remembrance in honor of members of the Third Maine who are buried there. From there all are invited to march, or walk, to Gile Hall for a closing ceremony in honor of all Veterans. More details will be coming at a later time, so stay tuned!</span>Dale Potter-Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07315688204169120263noreply@blogger.com1