Old Berwick Historical Society - Historical Programs for the public
The Old Berwick Historical Society of South Berwick, Maine, invites you to join us for our history lectures and activities. For programs at Berwick Academy, we meet in Jeppesen Science Center. Please take Fogg Entrance #2 and use the parking lot at the top of the hill. For more information, please write
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
.
|
|
June 30, 2013 - A South Berwick Soldier at Gettysburg and After |
|
 3:00 pm (Old Fields Burying Ground)
 On the eve of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Old Berwick Historical Society invites the public to an outdoor talk entitled "A South Berwick Soldier at Gettysburg and After," at Old Fields Burying Ground on Sunday, June 30 at 3:00 pm. The cemetery is located near the corner of Vine and Brattle Streets. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine, and will last approximately an hour. Comfortable shoes are recommended. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Aug. 24, 2013 - King William's War Living History Event |
|
 (Counting House Park)
All are welcome to look and learn as historical re-enactors bring to life the history of the early citizens of Berwick and their struggle with the Native American inhabitants.
|
|
Sept. 26, 2013 - Scouts and Garrisons: Defending the Maine Frontier, 1689-1748 |
|
 7:30 pm (Berwick Academy)
Join Dr. Steven Eames for his talk on the development of defensive and offensive methods of warfare on the Maine frontier including defensive garrison houses and patrols, and offensive raiding parties.
|
|
Oct. 24, 2013 - A Man Astride Two Worlds: The Odd Adventures of John Gyles, Interpreter and Culture Broker, 1698-1749 |
|
 7:30 pm (Berwick Academy)
Come and join Dr. Neill De Paoli as he explores the career of John Gyles, one of Maine's leading Anglo-Indian interpreters and negotiators during the turbulent first half of the 18th century. |
|
Nov. 21, 2013 - The French and Wabanaki in Maine: The View from Norridgewock |
|
 7:30 pm (Berwick Academy)
Dr. Ellen Cowie will discuss the French in Maine during the 16-18th centuries with a particular emphasis on the Wabanaki village of Norridgewock. The archaeological information from this site has provided rich insight into the history of one Native American community located on the embattled frontier of French, English and Wabanaki colonial America.
|
|
|
|
|
|
OBHS Programs 
