Upcoming Events 2016
Saturday, July 23, 10 A.M.: Cruising the River II & BBQ
We had such a good time "Cruising the River" last year, we decided to do it again! So, bring your kayak or canoe, your safety gear, sunscreen and water for another excursion on the glorious Saco. This time, we put in at the Skelton Boat Landing in Dayton (formally Hollis) and flat paddle to Cook's Brook, Pleasant Point, Indian Cellar and finally to the Larry property below the Bar Mills Dam, Hollis side. A delectable BBQ follows in Bar Mills in the wonderful Burt and Barbara Pease barn on 59 Depot St. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverage provided. We would love it if you would like to bring a side dish to share! R.S.V.P. for the cookout by July 17 to Berty Ramsdell 929-4529 or email [email protected] *Donations gratefully accepted.
Saturday, August 6, 5 P.M. : A Benefit Bash in the Brewster Barn
This benefit at 8 Brewster Place, Buxton will replace the Box Lunch Auction this year!!! The venue, date and time remain the same, BUT, in addition to the social hour, there will be a bountiful “Summer Buffet” provided! For the program, we invite you to bring along one of your treasures for appraisal by the inimitable Bruce A. Buxton, acclaimed appraiser and representative of Skinner’s Auctioneers of Boston. (We will even try matching Bruce’s expertise with your guess on values!) Tickets $25/person. All donations benefit the BHHS capital improvement fund. “Bee” sure to give Bev a “buzz” at 929-6495 to reserve your seat; it promises to be a fun and entertaining evening that won’t break the bank!
Saturday, August 20, 9 A.M.- 2 P.M. - Dorcas Fair (BHHS Table)
There is no Buxton Community Day this year and the Dorcas Society has moved its Dorcas Fair back to its traditional date. Come visit us at our BHHS booth on the lawn of the First Congregational Church (Tory Hill), corner Rt. 112 & 202. View and purchase local items of historic interest. Credit cards accepted.
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30: "Life in Stone"
Stone rubbing is the practice of creating an image of surface features of gravestones on paper and can reveal what was going on in an area or a specific time. Paul Barasel will discuss gravestone funeral art symbolism from the early 1600's through the late 1880's. Mr. Barasel, who has done numerous talks on the subject, began his fascination with gravestone rubbings over 40 years ago. Most recently, Mr. Barasel authored an article entitled "This Hobby Makes 'Getting Stoned' Have a Whole New Exciting Meaning", which appeared in the "Up Portland" Newspaper, February, 2016 edition. Refreshments served. *Suggested donations: $10, Seniors $8.
Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 P.M.: "The Evolution of Funeral Customs in New England"
As with so many other things in our daily lives, funeral traditions stemming from the earliest days of America have changed and evolved over the years. Customs at colonial funerals were quite different and some might even be considered strange today. Victorian society dictated strict rules for the observance of rituals related to death and dying. Today, many modern funeral customs are focused on personalizing arrangements tailored to fit the life of the deceased. Explore changing funeral customs with Chad Poitras, serving area residents and their families since 2001. Chad is Funeral Director at Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service. Refreshments served. *Suggested donations: $10, Seniors $8.
Saturday, November 5, 5 P.M. - Annual Meeting & Potluck Dinner “All Roads Lead to Bar Mills” Exhibit Celebration
Once again, we will gather together at 100 Main Street, Bar Mills, for our Annual Meeting, election of officers and delicious potluck dinner! The program will be slides of our new Bar Mills exhibit creation process and a chance to view the exhibit. Exhibit visionary, local history resource and past BHHS President Brenton Hill, assisted by Curator Steven Atripaldi; BHHS President Jan Hill; Buxton Vice-President, Barry Plummer; and graphic design guru, Beth Gardner, have been working to create and complete our first major BHHS exhibit. It has taken an incredible amount of time and energy and we trust that you will find it well worth the effort! For dinner reservations, call Berty Ramsdell @ 929-4529 or email [email protected]. *Suggested donations: $10, Seniors $8.
*Please note that suggested donations are used to support on-going capital improvements to our new history center building.
We had such a good time "Cruising the River" last year, we decided to do it again! So, bring your kayak or canoe, your safety gear, sunscreen and water for another excursion on the glorious Saco. This time, we put in at the Skelton Boat Landing in Dayton (formally Hollis) and flat paddle to Cook's Brook, Pleasant Point, Indian Cellar and finally to the Larry property below the Bar Mills Dam, Hollis side. A delectable BBQ follows in Bar Mills in the wonderful Burt and Barbara Pease barn on 59 Depot St. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverage provided. We would love it if you would like to bring a side dish to share! R.S.V.P. for the cookout by July 17 to Berty Ramsdell 929-4529 or email [email protected] *Donations gratefully accepted.
Saturday, August 6, 5 P.M. : A Benefit Bash in the Brewster Barn
This benefit at 8 Brewster Place, Buxton will replace the Box Lunch Auction this year!!! The venue, date and time remain the same, BUT, in addition to the social hour, there will be a bountiful “Summer Buffet” provided! For the program, we invite you to bring along one of your treasures for appraisal by the inimitable Bruce A. Buxton, acclaimed appraiser and representative of Skinner’s Auctioneers of Boston. (We will even try matching Bruce’s expertise with your guess on values!) Tickets $25/person. All donations benefit the BHHS capital improvement fund. “Bee” sure to give Bev a “buzz” at 929-6495 to reserve your seat; it promises to be a fun and entertaining evening that won’t break the bank!
Saturday, August 20, 9 A.M.- 2 P.M. - Dorcas Fair (BHHS Table)
There is no Buxton Community Day this year and the Dorcas Society has moved its Dorcas Fair back to its traditional date. Come visit us at our BHHS booth on the lawn of the First Congregational Church (Tory Hill), corner Rt. 112 & 202. View and purchase local items of historic interest. Credit cards accepted.
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30: "Life in Stone"
Stone rubbing is the practice of creating an image of surface features of gravestones on paper and can reveal what was going on in an area or a specific time. Paul Barasel will discuss gravestone funeral art symbolism from the early 1600's through the late 1880's. Mr. Barasel, who has done numerous talks on the subject, began his fascination with gravestone rubbings over 40 years ago. Most recently, Mr. Barasel authored an article entitled "This Hobby Makes 'Getting Stoned' Have a Whole New Exciting Meaning", which appeared in the "Up Portland" Newspaper, February, 2016 edition. Refreshments served. *Suggested donations: $10, Seniors $8.
Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 P.M.: "The Evolution of Funeral Customs in New England"
As with so many other things in our daily lives, funeral traditions stemming from the earliest days of America have changed and evolved over the years. Customs at colonial funerals were quite different and some might even be considered strange today. Victorian society dictated strict rules for the observance of rituals related to death and dying. Today, many modern funeral customs are focused on personalizing arrangements tailored to fit the life of the deceased. Explore changing funeral customs with Chad Poitras, serving area residents and their families since 2001. Chad is Funeral Director at Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service. Refreshments served. *Suggested donations: $10, Seniors $8.
Saturday, November 5, 5 P.M. - Annual Meeting & Potluck Dinner “All Roads Lead to Bar Mills” Exhibit Celebration
Once again, we will gather together at 100 Main Street, Bar Mills, for our Annual Meeting, election of officers and delicious potluck dinner! The program will be slides of our new Bar Mills exhibit creation process and a chance to view the exhibit. Exhibit visionary, local history resource and past BHHS President Brenton Hill, assisted by Curator Steven Atripaldi; BHHS President Jan Hill; Buxton Vice-President, Barry Plummer; and graphic design guru, Beth Gardner, have been working to create and complete our first major BHHS exhibit. It has taken an incredible amount of time and energy and we trust that you will find it well worth the effort! For dinner reservations, call Berty Ramsdell @ 929-4529 or email [email protected]. *Suggested donations: $10, Seniors $8.
*Please note that suggested donations are used to support on-going capital improvements to our new history center building.