Upcoming Events 2017
Sat., July 22, 9 A.M.: We are excited to announce a new “NATURE WALK TO INDIAN CELLAR” with expert tour guide, John Mattor, of the Hollis Conservation Commission. Many improvements have been made to the trails over recent years. Gather & park in the lot across from the Salmon Falls Library at the junction of Rt. 202 and Old Alfred Rd. The Nature Walk will be followed by a delectable Noon BBQ in the Burt & Barb Pease barn at 59 Depot St. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Anyone wishing to contribute to the menu may drop side dishes off at the Pease residence prior to the Nature Walk, or bring your contribution when you come to the cookout! To R.S.V.P. needed for cook out only, contact Roberta Ramsdell at 929-4529 or email [email protected]. Donations gratefully accepted.
Sat., Aug. 5, 9 A.M.: “DORCAS FEST & CAR SHOW” - Visit us as we participate in the Dorcas Fest at our BHHS sales booth on the Tory Hill (First Congregational Church) lawn. The BHHS Research Library & Museum will be closed for this event.
Saturday, August 12, 9 A.M.: “HOLLIS PIRATE FEST” being held again this year at the Hollis Sports Complex. Visit our BHHS sales table for items of local historic interest...Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sat., Aug. 5, 9 A.M.: “DORCAS FEST & CAR SHOW” - Visit us as we participate in the Dorcas Fest at our BHHS sales booth on the Tory Hill (First Congregational Church) lawn. The BHHS Research Library & Museum will be closed for this event.
Saturday, August 12, 9 A.M.: “HOLLIS PIRATE FEST” being held again this year at the Hollis Sports Complex. Visit our BHHS sales table for items of local historic interest...Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sat., August 19, 5 P.M.: “BENEFIT BASH IN THE BREWSTER BARN – Surprises await us at this entertaining and educational session as treasures of all types will be examined and valued by Bruce Buxton, a nationally known appraiser and representative of Skinner's Auctioneers of Boston, making his fifth appearance in the Brewster Barn for the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society. The Benefit Bash is the primary fundraiser to benefit the society's capital projects. Here's your chance to bring your cherished and sometimes mysterious possessions (what on earth did great grandmother use that for?), as well as serious antiques, to learn more about these interesting relics from the past, while enjoying a summer buffet including a delectable assortment of homemade pies. Tickets $25/person. Good company, laughter, music and social hour. For reservations, send your check to Beverly Atkinson, P.O. Box 277, Bar Mills, ME 04004 or call Bev at 929-6495 to reserve your seat in this historic National Register barn at 8 Brewster Place, Bar Mills.
Tues., Sept. 12, 6:30: “GENETIC GENEALOGY: Case Studies to Help with Traditional Genealogical Research” with Nancy Milliken Mason who will follow up on her first popular program with more case studies and a focused exploration of which modality to explore to answer YOUR specific questions and more. A genetic genealogist and member of many national and international historical / genealogical societies, Nancy has been doing traditional genealogy research for over 30 years. She is a member of the Maine Genealogical DIG (DNA Interest Group) and is a speaker for ISOGG. She teaches local Adult Education programs and is available for DNA research consultations. *Suggested donations $10; Seniors, $8.
Tues., Oct. 10, 6:30 P.M.: “THE COCHRANE CRAZE” presented by Nancy Ponzetti. At its height between 1817-1819, the Cochrane Craze swept through York County particularly in the towns of Saco, Buxton, Hollis, and Kennebunk. Non-denominational preacher, Jacob Cochrane (1782-1836), founder of The Society of Free Brethren and Sisters, promoted the doctrine of spiritual wifery while encouraging holy dancing and frenzied reaping in worship. Cochrane’s ascension and demise will be discussed in this program as well as his possible influence on both the Oneida Community and the Church of Latter Day Saints. Nancy Ponzetti, historian and educator, is the current vice president of the BHHS for Hollis. *Suggested donations $10 ; Seniors, $8.
Sat., Nov. 4, 5 P.M.: “APPRECIATING ANTIQUE HOMES, FROM ARCHITECTURE TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY” Join us for our Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner with well respected Real Estate Specialist, Linda Griffin of Linda Griffin Homes. She will be presenting local home slides, identifying styles and features and discussing numerous ways to make antique homes more energy efficient. As a preservationist and Vice-President of the Windham Historical Society and President of the Cornish Historical Society, Linda is concerned that many people these days are purchasing new homes because they are unaware of relatively easy ways to make older homes energy efficient. To reserve your seat at the table, please R.S.V.P. Roberta Ramsdell at 929-4529. She will solicit your potluck dish as well, so be thinking of what you would like to contribute to this delicious feast. *Suggested donations $10; Seniors, $8.
*Please note that suggested donations are used to support on-going capital improvements to our new history center building.
Tues., Sept. 12, 6:30: “GENETIC GENEALOGY: Case Studies to Help with Traditional Genealogical Research” with Nancy Milliken Mason who will follow up on her first popular program with more case studies and a focused exploration of which modality to explore to answer YOUR specific questions and more. A genetic genealogist and member of many national and international historical / genealogical societies, Nancy has been doing traditional genealogy research for over 30 years. She is a member of the Maine Genealogical DIG (DNA Interest Group) and is a speaker for ISOGG. She teaches local Adult Education programs and is available for DNA research consultations. *Suggested donations $10; Seniors, $8.
Tues., Oct. 10, 6:30 P.M.: “THE COCHRANE CRAZE” presented by Nancy Ponzetti. At its height between 1817-1819, the Cochrane Craze swept through York County particularly in the towns of Saco, Buxton, Hollis, and Kennebunk. Non-denominational preacher, Jacob Cochrane (1782-1836), founder of The Society of Free Brethren and Sisters, promoted the doctrine of spiritual wifery while encouraging holy dancing and frenzied reaping in worship. Cochrane’s ascension and demise will be discussed in this program as well as his possible influence on both the Oneida Community and the Church of Latter Day Saints. Nancy Ponzetti, historian and educator, is the current vice president of the BHHS for Hollis. *Suggested donations $10 ; Seniors, $8.
Sat., Nov. 4, 5 P.M.: “APPRECIATING ANTIQUE HOMES, FROM ARCHITECTURE TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY” Join us for our Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner with well respected Real Estate Specialist, Linda Griffin of Linda Griffin Homes. She will be presenting local home slides, identifying styles and features and discussing numerous ways to make antique homes more energy efficient. As a preservationist and Vice-President of the Windham Historical Society and President of the Cornish Historical Society, Linda is concerned that many people these days are purchasing new homes because they are unaware of relatively easy ways to make older homes energy efficient. To reserve your seat at the table, please R.S.V.P. Roberta Ramsdell at 929-4529. She will solicit your potluck dish as well, so be thinking of what you would like to contribute to this delicious feast. *Suggested donations $10; Seniors, $8.
*Please note that suggested donations are used to support on-going capital improvements to our new history center building.