Activities for those with historical interest are listed below. For info about all the activities scheduled for that weekend follow this link.
Friday, August 7th 5-7pm: Readfield Historical Society annual Wine & Cheese
At the Readfield Historical Society and Museum, Main Street, Readfield Depot
Wine & cheese ~ sausages ~ finger foods ~ non-alcoholic beverages ~ sweets
Free to members. New members welcome at the door for a $10 annual dues fee
At the Readfield Historical Society and Museum, Main Street, Readfield Depot
Wine & cheese ~ sausages ~ finger foods ~ non-alcoholic beverages ~ sweets
Free to members. New members welcome at the door for a $10 annual dues fee
Saturday, August 8th 10am-12noon: Readfield History Walk #28 of Readfield Corner
Meet at Gile Hall on Old Kents Hill Road by 10am. Included on this History Walk will be the new trail that leads from the Community Library to Union Meeting House, and part of the Old Fairgrounds Trail, Church Road and Main Street. Brief stops will be made along the way to learn about some of the oldest homes, and at Readfield Corner center where a major fire occurred in 1921 and many businesses have come and gone since the late 1700s. The historic Judge Emery O. Bean house circa1850 will also be included on the tour. There is no fee but participants are encouraged to get the 40 page booklet specially prepared for this history walk for a minimum $20 donation. Proceeds to benefit the Readfield Historical Markers fund. Booklets can also be purchased online.
Saturday, August 8th 8am-2pm: 6th annual Antique Car Show
Meet at Gile Hall on Old Kents Hill Road by 10am. Included on this History Walk will be the new trail that leads from the Community Library to Union Meeting House, and part of the Old Fairgrounds Trail, Church Road and Main Street. Brief stops will be made along the way to learn about some of the oldest homes, and at Readfield Corner center where a major fire occurred in 1921 and many businesses have come and gone since the late 1700s. The historic Judge Emery O. Bean house circa1850 will also be included on the tour. There is no fee but participants are encouraged to get the 40 page booklet specially prepared for this history walk for a minimum $20 donation. Proceeds to benefit the Readfield Historical Markers fund. Booklets can also be purchased online.
Saturday, August 8th 8am-2pm: 6th annual Antique Car Show
Maranacook Community School hosted by Strictly Street Car Club
Held annually to benefit the Ricky Gibson Football Scholarship fund. FMI contact
Saturday, August 8th 10am-2pm: Readfield Historical Society open to visitors
Summer hours are every Thursday and Saturday 10am-2:00pm and by appointment. Contact Flo Drake at (207) 685-4662 or email her at the address below to make special arrangements.
Saturday, August 8th 8am-2pm: Union Meeting House open for tours and a yard sale
Located on Church Road, this building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and boasts beautiful trompe l'oeil art, windows with unique stenciled and stained glass as well as many original features.
Summer hours are every Thursday and Saturday 10am-2:00pm and by appointment. Contact Flo Drake at (207) 685-4662 or email her at the address below to make special arrangements.
Saturday, August 8th 8am-2pm: Union Meeting House open for tours and a yard sale
Located on Church Road, this building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and boasts beautiful trompe l'oeil art, windows with unique stenciled and stained glass as well as many original features.
Saturday, August 8th: Jesse Lee Methodist Meeting House
Open house from 1:00-2:00pm
Located on Main St. East Readfield (corner of Plains Road and route 17)
Dedicated in 1795 Jesse Lee Meeting House in East Readfield is New England's oldest Methodist church to be in continuous use.
Enjoy:
Free watermelon on the lawn;
archival documents & memorabilia on display;
items for sale.
Free watermelon on the lawn;
archival documents & memorabilia on display;
items for sale.
Christina Misner Rao at
the piano
"Rev. Jesse Lee" to help answer questions.
Dale Potter-Clark, Readfield Historical Consultant to answer questions about East Readfield village, "the Vanished Village"
"Rev. Jesse Lee" to help answer questions.
Dale Potter-Clark, Readfield Historical Consultant to answer questions about East Readfield village, "the Vanished Village"
Readfield Heritage Days: Karen Dube, Chairperson ~ reportn14@aol.com
Readfield History Walks: Dale Potter-Clark, Coordinator ~ crossings4u@gmail.com
Readfield Historical Society: Flo Drake, President ~ readfieldhistorical@gmail.com
Union Meeting House: John Perry, Board of Directors ~ jmpgmp@myfairpoint.net
Jesse Lee Meeting House, Readfield United Methodist Church: office@readfieldumc.org
Readfield History Walks: Dale Potter-Clark, Coordinator ~ crossings4u@gmail.com
Readfield Historical Society: Flo Drake, President ~ readfieldhistorical@gmail.com
Union Meeting House: John Perry, Board of Directors ~ jmpgmp@myfairpoint.net
Jesse Lee Meeting House, Readfield United Methodist Church: office@readfieldumc.org
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