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Thomaston Historical Society Programs for 2017 |
| Our regular meeting dates are on the second Tuesday of the month. The building is open beginning at 7:00 P.M. Please come early
and join us for refreshments before the meeting. The programs begin at 7:30 sharp. Please note that all meetings and events will be held at the
society's museum at 80 Knox Street unless otherwise noted. |
| Unless otherwise noted, the programs below will be held at the Museum at 80 Knox St. - refreshments at 7:00 p.m. with the program beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 207-354-2295 or email us at info@thomastonhistoricalsociety.com. Thank you. |
| Sunday, April 2nd at 2 p.m. |
Victorian Tea for opening of new clothing/accessories exhibit. Seating is limited so buy tickets
early. |
| Tuesday, May 9th |
Early Gravestones Author, researcher Ron Romano will talk about early gravestones, the artistry of the carvings on the
headstones and their meanings. |
| Tuesday, June 13th at 7 p.m. |
Wadsworth Street Bridge - Old and New. Hope Creighton’s photographic timeline of the new bridge construction & old one’s
demolition. |
| Saturday, July 8th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Tours of Thomaston Gardens & Victorian Tea (Rain date July 9th). More info. soon. |
| Saturday, July 22nd at 10:30 a.m. |
Gen. Henry Knox Memorial Service at grave followed by reception at Knox Museum. |
| Tuesday, August 8th |
Midcoast Maine’s Finnish History and Culture. Stephen Gifford will talk about the local Finnish population, history, and culture in the Midcoast area. |
| Monday, August 21st at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
Tours of Dragon Cement Plant. Space limited. Buy tickets early. |
| Tuesday, September 12th |
Honoring our War Veterans. This reception and program will showcase local veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. |
| Tuesday, October 10th |
Shipbuilding in the Midcoast. Author, historian Bill Bunting will talk about the rich history of shipbuilding in the
Midcoast area. |
| Friday December 8th, 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 9th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Home for the Holidays - 11th annual Holiday House Tour and silent auction with music, a wine reception and small live auction on Friday.
Silent auction continues on Saturday. House TBD |
| Please see updates on our house tours as they appear on other pages on this website. |