2010 PROGRAMS
The Mission of Union Historical Society is to promote interest in and knowledge about history in general and the history of Union, Maine in particular, through public programs and through preservation and display of documents, artifacts, archives, buildings and published materials.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
“Admiral Robert E. Peary and his Island"
DVD presentation and talk by Harry Rich of Harpswell.
Hostesses: Sherry Cobb and Linda McAllister
Wednesday, March 22 to April 12, 2010 Mondays 1:00 to 3:00 pm. at the Robbins House
“Old Building Design in Midcoast Maine (1780-1880)"
Coastal Senior College class led by Dave Shaub
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
“Prehistoric Culture: History of the St. George Drainage - 11,000-450 years ago”
Powerpoint presentation and talk by John P. Mosher, Archaeologist, Maine Historic Preservation Commission.
Hostesses: Jennifer Arbour and Ginger Tuttle
Wednesday, May 5 2010
“Out of the Mud: Maine Tidemills”
Powerpoint presentation by Maine Tour Guide Bud Warren of Topsham
Hostesses: Lynda Cassidy and Connie Day
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
“Colonial Williamsburg”
Slide presentation by Charlene Farris of Searsport
Hostesses: Laura Brainerd and Millie Brooks
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
“Stranded in the Philippines: a true story of WWII”
Video presentation and talk by Scott A. Mills of Belfast ME and Silver Spring, MD.
Hostesses: Sandra Savage and Christine Savage
Saturday, July 17, 2010 FOUNDERS DAY, A Saturday Event
Come Spring Heritage Trail Bus Tour
Silent Movie with piano accompaniment by Doug Protsik
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
“General Jimmy Doolittle: American Hero”
DVD presentation and talk by Sherry Barker-Abaldo of Union and Marina Del Rey, CA.
Hostesses: Kay Santorineos and Nancy Watson
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
“Hunting House History:; writing and publishing local history”
Powerpoint presentation by Eleanor Richardson of Rockland, ME and Naples, FL.
Hostesses: Joanne Borden and Elaine Tracy
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
“The Art and History of Sea Glass”
Slide presentation by Carol Lambert of Owls Head
Hostesses: Barbara Knowles and Susie McCormick
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
ANNUAL MEETING at 6:00 pm. - Potluck Supper
7:00 pm. - Reports, Election of Officers, Business Meeting
"Thanksgiving: Old Myths and New Insights by Sandra Oliver of Isleboro
Hostesses: Suzi Barbee and Suzy Shaub
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
“Myron Higgins of the 20th Maine”
Costumed presentation by UHS member Hank Lunn of Camden
Hostesses: Anita Brown and Valerie Gushee
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