A combination of photos and home movies taken by Howard Kirkpatrick, Sr. in the 1930s and 1950s reveals daily life in this antique village in Woolwich. Automobiles passing carriages on River Road, neighbors helping each other with the controlled burning of fields, and some younger playful faces of people you’ll recognize as still living there today. Modern amenities have found their way to Day’s Ferry, but the houses and people have retained the charm for which this special community is…

Georgetown resident Theo Holtwijk will shed a light on the creation of Reid State Park in an illustrated talk. Reid State Park, Maine’s first beach park, was created in 1946 through large land donations by Walter Reid. Yet, it is a triumph the park even happened. The Reid State Park story is a fascinating one of recreation, conservation, land development, philanthropy, timing, and the importance of family and “home.”  This program is presented live and on Zoom.  Registration required for…

Liz Armstrong’s family owned and operated New Meadows Inn on State Road in West Bath from the early 1940s to the early 2000s. An earlier New Meadows Inn was founded by the Cahill family in the late 1800s and burned down in the early 1930s. Liz will talk about both Inns but focus more on her father Dick Armstrong’s and grandfather’s experiences operating the business in West Bath. This program is presented live and on Zoom.  Registration required for Zoom…