Canton Historical Society Oct. 16 topic is ‘Maine in World War I’

CANTON — The Canton Historical Society will host a talk on “Maine in World War I” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 25 Turner St.
The speaker will be Capt. Jonathan D. Bratten of the Maine Army National Guard.
In 1917, 2,000 Mainers left their homes and families to “make the world safe for democracy.” Their travels took them directly into the heart of the Great War, where they proved that the best of the German army was no match for the boys from Maine. Bratten will be discussing how the actions of Maine’s soldiers changed the course of World War I.
Bratten is an engineer officer in the Maine Army National Guard, where he commands the 251st Engineer Co. and serves as command historian. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, and a master’s in history from the University of New Hampshire. Bratten is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan.
This event is free and open to the public. The venue is handicapped accessible, and refreshments will be served; doors will open at 6 p.m.
The Canton Historical Society is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and celebration of Canton’s heritage and history.
For more information about this event, email cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.