Upcoming Events 2016
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 P.M.: "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.
Saturday, October 15, 11:00 A.M.: Memorial Fountain Re-Dedication
We come together to re-dedicate this beautiful restored monument honoring two of Buxton’s most important and influential early leaders. Designed by John Calvin Stevens, Portland's most famous architect, the Memorial Fountain at the corner of Main St. and Fountain St. in Bar Mills (Rt. 4A) was completed and donated in 1894 by the Woodman family to honor the Rev. Paul Coffin, who in 1763 was Buxton's first settled minister, and his grandson, Cyrus Woodman (read more about them in a short article found in this newsletter). Following the speaker, Brenton Hill, Past President of BHHS, a reception is being planned with music, a light lunch and horse and carriage at the site. The fountain was restored in 2015 through the initiative and generous support of Richard and Beverly Atkinson of Bar Mills. An RSVP to Jan Hill 929-8895 would be helpful for lunch planning. You won’t want to miss this event! Donations are always welcome to support BHHS capital projects.
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, 5:00 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.
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.
Saturday, October 15, 11:00 A.M.: Memorial Fountain Re-Dedication
We come together to re-dedicate this beautiful restored monument honoring two of Buxton’s most important and influential early leaders. Designed by John Calvin Stevens, Portland's most famous architect, the Memorial Fountain at the corner of Main St. and Fountain St. in Bar Mills (Rt. 4A) was completed and donated in 1894 by the Woodman family to honor the Rev. Paul Coffin, who in 1763 was Buxton's first settled minister, and his grandson, Cyrus Woodman (read more about them in a short article found in this newsletter). Following the speaker, Brenton Hill, Past President of BHHS, a reception is being planned with music, a light lunch and horse and carriage at the site. The fountain was restored in 2015 through the initiative and generous support of Richard and Beverly Atkinson of Bar Mills. An RSVP to Jan Hill 929-8895 would be helpful for lunch planning. You won’t want to miss this event! Donations are always welcome to support BHHS capital projects.
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, 5:00 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.