Coming Programs
February 8, 2012 - Valentine's Day Party
The Lisbon Historical Society will host its
annual Valentine's Day Party on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at the MTM
Center, 18 School Street in Lisbon Falls.
The event will include:
A "hand-made" Valentine Card Swap. Be creative, or
just come to see the creation of others. Participants
will be entered in a swap using a random number system.
Guess the Number of Candies in a Jar. The winner will
receive a prize
Finish the Title of this Love Song. Each player will
be given a list of songs to fill in the blanks.
Impromptus from the Audience Relating to Valentine's Day.
Bring an artifact to show, share a story, or recite your favorite poem,
etc..
There will be refreshments and the promise of a good time for all
who attend. Wear something red to
add to the festivities.
Past Programs
Wednesday - July 13, 2011
Guest Speaker Squire Charles Anthony of Durham
Loyalists in the American
Revolution
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The Story from the Other Side"
PRESENTATION
The entire purpose
of the Presentation was to
allow the general public to learn, perhaps for the first time,
the real people, events, and occurrences that make up our Great Shared
Past, and give us a light on our future course.
The Presentation will highlight Mr. William Tyng, Loyalist, and his
wife of Gorhamtown; present day Gorham, ME. It will be done
in the garb of a well heeled Gentleman of circa 1776 - all hand
constructed by the speaker.
For those of a Certain Age Group; the Presentation will be similar to
the old coffee house venues called 'Theater in the Round'.
There will be time allowed for Questions and Discussions, followed by
refreshments.
A LIVING HISTORY PRESENTER
Charles Anthony has been a resident of Durham, Maine, since
1975. He lives there with his wife, Harriet. He is the
father to one and grandfather to four.
Mr. Anthony has been A Living History Presenter since 1990; first for
the American Civil War; later for the American Revolution.
Credentials:
Former Member Brigade of the American Revolution- presently a
Member of the British Brigade: Both Groups are Voluntary Associations
that serve as a clearing house for all aspects of the Hobby of
Presenting American History in a unique manner, to the general public.
Member; 74th Regiment, Argyle Highlanders-Scots Troops in
English Service, who once were the Occupation Forces for "Maine" or
Norumbega, or the District of Massachusetts, etc..
Volunteer at Minuteman N.H.P, Concord, MA, a part of the
Volunteer in the Parks Program which uses dedicated, motivated, and
properly prepared citizens to assist the National Park to Present the
Story of the 19th of April 1775 in its historical context .
Self Taught Tailor of mens uniforms and civilian attire
Published author of several articles related to the American
Revolution (ref; Company of Military Historians- article of and on
British Army Blankets-for one ensample).
Awards from Early American Life Magazine for a juried contest
in several categories, 1st Place, Category Textile Arts, Mens' 18th
Century English & French Shirts. Numerous awards from the National
Park Service. Awarded "1st Place-Most Authentic Union Impression"
from the Umbrella Group Union & Confederate Volunteers (American Civil
War) from a field of 400; on his first large scale Public Event during
his time in the American History Field of the U. S. Civil War.
The LISBON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is located at the MTM Center 18
School Street in Lisbon Falls. Doors
open at 6:30 p.m. The event starts at 7 p.m.; Free and Open
to the Public. Please use the rear entrance. Wear
something "Moxie" for a prize drawing. For additional information,
contact Dorothy J. Smith at 207-353-8510; or email
LHS.2011@yahoo.com
Recent Programs
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| Anita Guay with had-held egg beater. | Ralph Bard
with a carriage jack. Anyone want to change a tire. |
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| Gary Carberry with his stub casting rod and LL Bean reel. |
Dot Smith holds an old hand-held flour sifter. |
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The During March the
Historical Society had a display at the Lisbon Falls Library. "Grandma's Attic" |
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| Charles W. Plummer | Eugene P. Elcik - May 2011 |
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Our programs often will
have individuals in period dress bringing history alive. |
| Charles Anthony |
August 10, 2011 - Speaker, Charles W. Plummer
Held at the Ridge School
Charles Plummer portrayed Samuel Read Halls, the founder of the first teacher training school in America and inventor of the blackboard and eraser.
Samuel Read Hall was born in Croydon, NH, on October 27, 1795. He was educated at home and never attended college. He first taught school in Rumford, Maine in 1816 where his father was serving as a minister and it was there that he invented the blackboard which he used o teach arithmetic. In 1829, he published the first instructional book for teachers in America which was very influential and the publication went through 10 printings.
In addition to teaching, Hall was a preacher.
Charles Plummer us a native of Lisbon Falls and a graduate of Lisbon High School. He holds a B.S. Degree in Administration and Supervision and a Doctorate in Religious Studies and Metaphysics. He is well known for his living history presentations.
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Richard Plummer, Speaker (Enactment, Samuel Rad Hall) |
| Dot Smith with
Richard Plummer at the Ridge School |
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History of the Slovak Catholic Association
September 14, 2011 - Guest Speaker, Richard Nadeau of Lisbon
The Slovak Catholic Association was organized on July 12, 1897 and incorporated September 4, 1897. The founders were Slovak immigrants who came to the United States beginning in 1850, eventually settling the town of Lisbon.
Mr. Richard Nadeau is a native of Lisbon Falls and was employed at the Knight-Coltext Mill as tester of finish boards and other products until this closing in 2009. He is a descendant of the Skultety and Zaydak families from Czechoslovakia. The presentation included stories of his ancestors, as well as, his trip to Slovakia.
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Richard Nadeau, Guest Speaker |
| Paul Chizman Jr. with his tablecloth. Paul assisted in the presentation of the program. |
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Some of he miscellaneous souvenir items on display |