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AUGUSTA — The Old Fort Western and the Maine Bicentennial Commission summer lecture with Arthur Spiess, an an overview of the time before historical records, is available online for viewing.
“Maine Native Americans: An Archaeological Perspective Covering 13,000 years of Native American History in Maine,” was filmed at Augusta City Hall by CTV-7 and can be viewed for free on CTV-7 and from the city of Augusta website, Fort Western’s website and Fort Western’s Facebook page.
From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 3, Spiess will be at Fort Western for a meet and greet, and to talk about the history of Maine’s indigenous poeple. The admission rate will be reduced to $6 during the meet and greet hours, and Augusta residents, as always, can enter for free.
Spiess, senior archaeologist for the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, is responsible for identifying and protecting significant archaeological sites in Maine and nominating sites to be included in the National Register of Historic Places.
Fort Western is a nonprofit organization with the mission to preserve, protect and interpret the National Historical Landmark on the Kennebec River, across from downtown Augusta.
For information, hours and admission fees, visit www.oldfortwestern.org or on Facebook at Old Fort Western – Augusta. There is no admission charge for Augusta residents, active military and children under 6.
