Counting House Museum
The Old Berwick Historical Society
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Old Berwick Historical Society
Counting House Museum
PO Box 296
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-0000Inquiries:
Done by VolunteersLast Updated:
6/12/2007
Old Berwick Historical Society 2008 Programs
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, ADMISSION IS FREE
South Berwick's Congregational meeting house built in 1826, now the First Parish Federated Church
Film, literature, music and theater join the history lectures and activities of the Old Berwick Historical Society of South Berwick, Maine, in 2008. Admission is free at most events. For programs at Berwick Academy, please enter on the Fogg Memorial driveway and use the parking lot at the top of the hill.
September 25 - 7:30 (Berwick Academy) -"Portsmouth to South Berwick - An Armchair Cruise Up the River" -- Join Nate Hazen for this pictorial virtual tour riding the flood tide up-river and enjoy the sights, both current and historical, with this kaleidoscopic presentation.
October 23 - 7:30 (Berwick Academy) -"Eigthteen Hundred and Froze to Death" -- Berwick Academy history teacher Brad Fletcher offers a look at New England's famous "year without summer," 1816.
November 1 - 7:30 pm (Spring Hill Lodge) THE LIGHTING UP BALL -- Our annual fundraiser and an evening of community fun. Everyone is invited to eat, drink and dance the night away to support the Counting House Museum and local history programs. Wear your party clothes or historical costume.
November 20 - 7:30 pm (Berwick Academy) – “The Greatest Generation - World War II Memories " -- wJoin Ernie Wood, moderator, and a panel of World War II Veterans as they share experiences and photos of their heroic war.