HISTORY WALK #12 ~ Friday 9/27/2013

We are very pleased to announce that on

Friday, September 27th

the Readfield History Walkers will explore

the area around Carleton Pond

and

"the Vanished Village" in East Readfield 



• Brian Tarbuck of Readfield, who is the Augusta Water District General Manager, will lead the walk.
• Dale will show newly acquired and one of a kind pictures of some homes and the school that were once in East Readfield village. 
• Copies of The Sanborns of East Readfield and Beyond will be available  to participating walkers at a special rate of $7.00. 
• Input from the loggers who recently cut that property will also be shared. 

This is an exciting opportunity for those who are truly interested in

the history of Readfield and want to learn about "the Vanished Village". 

The chance to see and take in the pristine Carleton Pond is a real plus!!

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:  The trail will be wet in places so bring your boots or water worthy shoes. We expect the horse flies and deer ticks to be pretty evident so plan accordingly. Bring plenty of drinking water and a sandwich / something to eat. We are told the trails / roads on AWD have not been maintained for the past ten years - except for being bush-hogged - so the walk may be rather strenuous in places. Please bear that in mind if wish to come.

THE FOLLOWING SECTION WAS UPDATED 9/26/2013

WHEN AND WHERE: At 10:00am we will gather at the Jesse Lee Methodist Church on top of the hill, next to the East Readfield Cemetery, on the corner of route 17 & Plains Road, where there is plenty of high and dry parking .

WHAT TO EXPECT:  We will share some historical background of the immediate area; visit the Sanborn’s plot; and see the pictures of East Readfield village. Then we will either walk or be shuttled down the hill to the Augusta Water District, noting where some of the old buildings / foundations are along the way. Then, we will walk into Carleton Pond and back. Those who wish to walk back up the (route 17) hill to their cars can do so, or be shuttled if that is the preference.FMI: crossings4u@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather notices will be posted on this web site re cancellations / postponements.