Readfield Historical Society to host events during Heritage Days

PHOTO: Dale Potter-Clark, a local author and historian, will sign her books and answer questions at the Readfield Historical Society on Friday, Aug. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. (Submitted photo)

READFIELD — The Readfield Historical Society nnual Wine & Cheese Social will kick off Readfield Heritage Days from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the historical society, 759 Main St.
Guests can tour the RHS museum and meet others with like interests.Refreshments will include wine, sangria, non-alcoholic beverages, cheese and an array of appetizers and sweet treats.
Several books and items of a historical nature will be available for purchase in the RHS gift shop, including those authored by Dale Potter-Clark, who will be available to sign her books and to answer questions. A new display, “Summers in Readfield,” will be on view that evening as well. The event is for new and established RHS members.
Dues can be paid at the door: $10 annual, $5 for seniors and lifetime dues $100.
On Saturday, Aug. 13, a history walk of Readfield Depot village will be led by Potter-Clark from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants should meet at RHS by 10 a.m. The RHS building will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and a rotating slide show of old Readfield Depot village photos will be on display during that time. Evelyn Potter will be on hand to share some memories of “the Depot,” where she was born in 1930. Melanie Lanctot will be the docent on duty for the day.
Readfield Historical Society was founded in 1985 to preserve the history of Readfield and its people.
For more information about RHS, call 207-377-2299 or readfieldhistorical@gmail.com. Visit RHS on Facebook for updates and posts of local historical interest.
The RHS museum and archives is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Saturday and by appointment until Labor Day weekend.