Join the Royal River Conservation Trust on April 10 at 7:00 P.M. at the Yarmouth History Center to view the legendary climbing film and experience the part of the world that inspired Yvon Chouinard to name his company "Patagonia." This historic beautiful film shows legendary climbers at the peak of their careers, climbing Cerro Fix Roy in Patagonia, their first ascent of the … [Read more...]
George Mason
Romancing History ~ February 16th - April 15th, 2015 Artist's talk: March 10th, 2015 • 6:30pm - 8pm This event is part of the Kismet Foundation's Community as Art & Artist-in-Residence programs. … [Read more...]
Carl Winslow-The History of Firefighting in Yarmouth
Tuesday, March 17th • 7pm~ Carl Winslow grew up in Yarmouth, and served as Chief of the Yarmouth Fire Department from 1979 to 1996. He also has served three terms on the Town Council, and was principal of both the Rowe School and the Elementary School. Mr. Winslow was the 2014 Latchstring Award recipient, acknowledged for his exemplary citizenship and leadership in the town … [Read more...]
Sandy Oliver-The History of Colonial Kitchens
Tuesday, April 14th • 7pm~ Sandy Oliver is the author of many books about the history of food in New England and the United States. She spends her time researching and teaching about historic recipes and food. When she is not writing or teaching, she spends her time in her 100-year-old house on Islesboro, tending her gardens and chickens, and cooking meals there the way they … [Read more...]
Amanda Devine- The History and Future of Lane’s Island
Tuesday, May 19th • 7pm ~ Lanes Island, L.L. Bean’s favorite hunting spot, was donated to the Trust by his heirs in 2014. The island is located near the mouth of the Royal River, and the Trust has stated that they will “balance the ongoing need for ecological protection with opportunities for public recreation, including visits by small boats, exploration and duck hunting” on … [Read more...]
