History walk, 19th century talk scheduled in Readfield in October

READFIELD — Two events focusing on the history of Readfield are taking place in mid-October, a history walk and a discussion of the town during the 19th century.
The Readfield Historical Society will host a history walk from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 11, on the town’s Esker Trail along the western perimeter of Quimby Bog.
Called Dudley Bog early in the town’s history, it was later named after Dr. Samuel Quimby of Mount Vernon, who owned a mill on the outlet stream at the north end. Coleaders of the walk will be local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark and Andy Tolman, a retired hydrogeologist who has worked for the Maine Geological Survey, conducting aquifer mapping throughout the State of Maine. Both are members of the Readfield Historical Society board of directors.
Walkers will also enjoy seeing fall foliage at its peak along Quimby Bog. All ages are welcome, no fee or registration is necessary. Meet by 10 a.m. at the trailhead at 73 North Road, where parking is available in the Regional School Unit 38 School Bus Transportation Service parking lot.
For more information, call 207- or email crossings4u@gmail.com.
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, “Living, working and socializing in 19th Century Readfield,” by Dale Potter-Clark will be presented at Maranacook High School, 2250 Millard Harrison Drive.
Through vintage photos and narrative Potter-Clark will provide insights into the daily lives of residents during the second half of the 19th century. Readfield was home to four Maine governors during the 19th century, but there is so much more to tell, Potter-Clark said. n those days there were four distinct centers in town that included industries, churches, schools, hotels and farms. After the railroad came to town in 1849 lakeside resorts and kids’ camps began to emerge.
Registration is required by calling 207-685-4923 or online maranacook.maineadulted.org. The registration fee is $12.50, but there is no fee for Maranacook students who are enrolled in a Maine history class.

PHOTO: Three children from the Fogg family riding on a newly harvested load of hay in 1890 at the Fogg Homestead, Readfield. The wagon is being hauled by Samuel Gove Fogg’s prize winning Herefords. A presentation by Dale Potter-Clark, about living, working and socializing in Readfield during the 19th century will be held at Maranacook Adult and Community Education on Oct. 16. (Readfield Historical Society photo)