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LISBON FALLS — Lisbon native Richard Nadeau will discuss the Lisbon Falls Slovak Club at the August meeting of the Lisbon Historical Society.
The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the MTM Center, 18 School St.
Nadeau will delve into the history of the first Slovak Hall, built in 1897 in Lisbon Falls by the many Slovak immigrants to the community. The hall, now generally referred to as the Lower Club, is the center for Slovak and other activities to this day.
The Upper Club was built in 1907 to add space. In a 1929 remodeling of the Lower Club, an impressive mural was painted as a backdrop to the stage of that hall. Nadeau will talk about the significance of the scene, which depicts emigrants leaving the old country for their new life.
The talk is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building.
For more information, call 207-353-8510 or email LisbonHistSoc@gmail.com.
