• The Singing Bridge

    Hancock Historical Society Museum 11 Captain Bill Rd, Hancock, ME, United States

    Tobey Crawford, vice-president of the Sullivan-Sorrento Historical Society, will present the rich history of our landmark “singing bridge” and the upcoming celebration of the 100th anniversary of its construction. The museum will be open at 6:00 pm for browsing. Light refreshments will be served.

    Free
  • Lecture with Capt. Dennis Dorsey: “The Burning of the Royal Tar, 1836”

    Castine Historical Society 17 School St, Castine, ME, United States

    The 1836 burning of the steamship Royal Tar in Penobscot Bay became one of Maine’s most remarkable maritime disasters. In this illustrated presentation, Capt. Dennis Dorsey will discuss the findings of an eighteen-year investigation into the vessel, its operation, the people and animals aboard, its final voyage, the development of the fire, rescue efforts, conflicting...

    Free
  • Lecture with Capt. Dennis Dorsey: “The Burning of the Royal Tar, 1836”

    Castine Historical Society 17 School St, Castine, ME, United States

    The 1836 burning of the steamship Royal Tar in Penobscot Bay became one of Maine’s most remarkable maritime disasters. In this illustrated presentation, Capt. Dennis Dorsey will discuss the findings of an eighteen-year investigation into the vessel, its operation, the people and animals aboard, its final voyage, the development of the fire, rescue efforts, conflicting...

    Free
  • Penobscot Expedition Talk and Archive Tour with Dr. Liam Riordan

    Castine Historical Society 17 School St, Castine, ME, United States

    Join Dr. Liam Riordan of the University of Maine for a lecture on the Penobscot Expedition, co-hosted by the CHS and Maine Historical Society to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Prior to the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to view the CHS’s incredible collection of archival material related to the...

    Free