Arnold expedition artifacts to be on display at Dead River Historical Society July 1

STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society will feature what is believed to be the largest collection of artifacts from the Arnold march to Quebec on Saturday, July 1, in an exhibition hosted by Ken Wing, of Eustis.

Wing will share the story of how Benedict Arnold, as a colonel in the American Revolutionary Army, marched through Maine on his trek to Quebec City in 1775. Wing and his father, Duluth Wing, spent many years searching the area of Arnold’s march with a metal detector and found a wide assortment of items left by Arnold and his men.

Wing will be at the historical society from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss his exhibit. The book “The Lost Villages of Flagstaff Lake,” will be available for sale as well as signing at the event.

The Dead River Area Historical Society is open from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. on weekends during the summer. The museum also has artifacts, manuscripts and photographs that have been donated or loaned by townspeople and descendants of original families of the Dead River region.