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BELGRADE — During the 1990s, students in history teacher David Leigh’s classes at Messalonskee High School in Oakland wrote letters to key individuals who have had great influence in national and international events during the late 20th century.
The students asked some basic questions, such as what pieces of legislation were deemed the most positive and which were the most mistaken. The students also asked what significant events each person witnessed. The responses were gratifying, informative and provided great insight, Leigh said. The students truly gained a greater appreciation of the key personalities of the late 20th century.
At 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, the Belgrade Historical Society will host Leigh’s multi-media presentation of the letters at the 7 Lakes Alliance (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St. in Belgrade Lakes Village.
There is no charge for the, program but donations to the Capital Building Fund to restore and renovate the 1815 Meeting House in Belgrade are welcome.
The program is sure to provide lively discussion, as the letters are just as relevant today as they were in the 1990s and raise the question “Is history repeating itself?”
Leigh’s career in Maine education spanned 31 years as a teacher, high school principal and community college instructor. In addition, he has presented enrichment lectures on cruise ships. In retirement, Leigh has continued to direct the Time/Newsweek Cover Project. Started in 1972, the collection now includes more than 1,100 autographed covers.
PHOTO: Belgrade Historical Society’s Belgrade Town House. (Maureen Milliken photo)
