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READFIELD — An event honoring all Veterans will be held in Readfield on Saturday Nov. 10 in which the Civil War re-enactors’ Third Maine Infantry will participate. Members of Readfield’s Historical Society, selectboard and United Methodist Church have planned the event.
Participants should gather at the Readfield Corner Cemetery, Church Road, by 10 a.m. for a special remembrance of some Civil War soldiers whose memorials and graves are there. From the cemetery, the Third Maine will lead the way to Asa Gile Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Road, for a closing ceremony at 11 a.m. in honor of all veterans. The public is invited to march along or those who are not able to walk that far can follow in their vehicles. Cub Scout Pack #622 and Girl Scout Troop #1701 will participate in the march and subsequent ceremony. The Third Maine will give two musket volleys along the way — at the cemetery and outside Gile Hall.
Following the ceremony, a free soup, bread and dessert luncheon will be served in Fellowship Hall at the Readfield United Methodist Church on Route 17, Kents Hill. Capt. Matthew Bray and First Sergeant Robert Pierce of the Third Maine will give a presentation about the Regiment during that time as well.
All are welcome to join in for this special remembrance and honoring of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Services. To begin at Readfield Corner Cemetery, parking is available at the Old Fairgrounds parking lot or in the north end of the cemetery. Please invite and/or bring veterans you know. For more information, 207-441-9184 or crossings4u@gmail.com.
PHOTO: These and other members of the Civil War re-enactos Third Maine Infantry will participate in an event honoring all veterans, Saturday, Nov.10, in Readfield. (Submitted photo)
