Belgrade Historical Society seeks members as new era begins

BELGRADE – The Belgrade Historical Society is embarking on an exciting new era and looking for area residents who would like to be members.
The BHS renovations to the Old Town House, on Cemetery Road, the town’s oldest building, are nearing completion. The renovation, the result of a successful fundraising campaign, means that artifacts can be displayed in a historic setting. It also opens up possibilities for a more robust events schedule, something input from members will help create.
The BHS is not only looking for members, but those who are willing to be on the board, and specifically, someone with the skills to serve as treasurer.
Upcoming events include:
Thursday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. society member Rod Johnson will talk about the boat building tradition in Belgrade. The event will be held at the Old Town Meeting House, Cemetery Road. The program is in conjunction with the Belgrade Public Library’s Community Read, “The Lowering Days,” by Gregory Brown.
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m., “Comfort and Community: 250 Years of Maine Quilts” will be presented by Laurie Labar, chief curator of history and decorative arts at the Maine State Museum. The event will be held at the Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, off Route 27, just south of the village. Several historic Belgrade quilts will be displayed.
The BHS meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month, location varies, but warm-weather meetings are being held at the Old Town House.
For information, contact Chair Dianne Dowd at 617-548-3569 or dilib56@aol.com, visit belgradehistoricalsociety.org or follow on Facebook at belgradehistoricalsociety.