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Week of Events
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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July 5, 2026 -History Rhymes: Echoes of the Past in Today’s Society
History Rhymes: Echoes of the Past in Today’s Society
In the words of George Santayana, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. In tune with the theme of The Good Life Center’s 2026 Speaker Series theme, “Against the Grain”, Rob, Aran, & Margot Lee Shetterly will explore the failures and successes in history in order to plan better for a...
Monday, July 6, 2026
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Lecture by Professor Liam Riordan, “What Should We Remember about the Declaration of Independence?”
Lecture by Professor Liam Riordan, “What Should We Remember about the Declaration of Independence?”
This illustrated lecture sets the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution in both a historical and contemporary context. What did the Declaration of Independence mean in 1776? Equally important, what should it mean to us today? Liam Riordan is Department Chair and Adelaide and Alan Bird Professor of History at the University of Maine. He...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -A History of Dressing in Downeast Maine
A History of Dressing in Downeast Maine
Step back in time with us! Explore our collection of Downeast historic clothing dating back to the 1800s. From 6:00 - 7:00, mix and mingle, visit with attendees, and meet our presenter. At 7:00 pm, enjoy a special slide show presented by DeAnna Denise Rieber. DeAnna is a dress designer, lifelong seamstress, and historical fashion...
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
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