2009 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 4, 2009
“George Washington’s Secret Navy"
How the American Revolution Went to Sea” Powerpoint presentation by author James L. Nelson of Harpswell
Hostesses: Lynda Cassidy and Suzy Shaub
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
“New England Banjos”
Talk and demonstration by Richard Peck of Union and George Lowander of Rockland
Hostesses: Barbara Knowles and Susie McCormick
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
“On Deposit: Maine Vessels and the 19th Century Guano Trade”
Powerpoint presentation by Maine Tour Guide Bud Warren of Topsham
Hostesses: Martha Hooper and Clark Hooper
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
“Tools of Maine Interest”
Talk and display by UHS member Victor Hotho of Thomaston
Hostesses: Sandra Savage and Christine Savage
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
“Notes on a Lost Flute: A Field Guide to the Wabanaki”
Talk and display by author Kerry Hardy of Rockland
Hostesses: Kali Mitchell and Bonnie Packard
Saturday, July 18, 2009
FOUNDERS DAY
Come Spring Heritage Trail Bus Tour
Silent Movie with piano accompaniment by Doug Protsik
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
“Maine in the Middle East: The Story of the Adams Colony”
Talk by Nancy Harmon Jenkins of Camden
Hostesses: Valerie Gushee and Suzi Barbee
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
“Abiel Briggs: Revolutionary War Militiaman”
Costumed presentation by Hank Lunn of Camden
Hostesses: Joanne Borden and Elaine Tracy
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
“Old Knox County Postcards from Eastern Illustrating”
Slide presentation by Kevin Johnson of Penobscot Maritime Museum
Hostesses: Kali Mitchell and Bonnie Packard
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
ANNUAL MEETING
6:00 pm. - Potluck Supper
7:00 pm. - Reports, Election of Officers, Business Meeting
"Union's Old House Tour"
Slide presentation by UHS President Dave Shaub of Union
Hostesses: Phyllis Parsons and Nancy Watson
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
“Midnight Rider: The Story of Francis Asbury”
Talk and display by author Mark Alan Leslie of Monmouth
Hostesses: Laura Brainerd and Debra Grover
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