HISTORICAL CLASSES ~ FALL 2014 ~ MARANACOOK ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ~ by Dale Potter Clark

Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 6:30-8:30 pm
Summer camps and resorts in Readfield 1850 ~ 1950 – NEW!

The railroad passed through Readfield in 1849 and summer visitors soon began to flock here, via the trains, to enjoy the peace and solitude of our lakes and woods.  Soon after that resorts and camps began to appear on our lake shores. A presentation and discussion about the evolvement of summer resorts and camps in Readfield is slated for September 24^th at Maranacook Community and Adult Education. Using a slide show, Dale Potter-Clark will lead the class and Charlie Day, co-author of a book released earlier this year titled Maranacook’s Southern Lakeside Resorts, will be on hand to give his input as well.  Attendees will be encouraged to share pictures and memories to augment the class. Summer residents are encouraged to attend as well as year-round dwellers.

 

The class will be held at Maranacook Community School on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 6:30-8:30pm. Registration fee is $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.

Registration: $15 will help fund historical site markers in Readfield

 

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

The Beans were significant landowners, manufacturers and farmers here 1780 into the 19^th century. Their mills and farms were concentrated on and around Thundercastle Road, but some lived 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. They also had their share of tragedy. Come and learn about “The Beans of Readfield, Maine”.

Instructor: Dale Potter Clark

Location: Maranacook Community High School

Registration: $15 will help fund historical site markers in Readfield

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 6:30-8:30 pm
Fifty Old Houses in Readfield and the People Who Lived in Them

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! As you drive through Readfield have you wondered about the history of some of our old homes? In this presentation you will learn something about more than fifty of our 18^th and 19^th century homes and some of the people who have lived in or built them.

Instructor: Dale Potter Clark

Location: Maranacook Community High School

Registration: $15 will help fund historical site markers in Readfield

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