James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 - July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military officer who is among the most honored and popular stars in film history.

Poet George Van Deventer will read from his repertoire and engage the audience to read for National Poetry Month.

Halcyon String Quartet includes local violinists Josie and Sophie Davis, violist Colin Wheatley and cellist Ju Young Lee.

Larry will sing old classics of the past. Larry began singing in his youth, but did not begin a career in music until later on.

Mark Biscoe will present excerpts from his book “No Pluckier Set of Men Anywhere” - families and ships of Damariscotta/Newcastle and the incredible story of the “Mabel Clark."

Peggy Konitzky, Historic New England’s Midcoast Maine Site Manager, will take you on a virtual tour of Castle Tucker. Hear stories about the people who built this unusual Wiscasset
mansion in 1807, and the extraordinary lives of the Tucker family who lived there from 1859-2003, including congressmen, ship captains, an inventor, a composer, an actress, an author
and more while you enjoy photos of the inside of this unique home.

Doug Hitchcox, Audubon’s Naturalist, will talk about the constantly changing bird populations in Maine. Nearly 450 species have been recorded in our state. Some have been here a long time while others are fairly new.

Join us for a performance by Suomalaiset Jouset, a local Finnish string ensemble, which will perform on the Kantele, a lap harp that produces tones similar to the Appalachain Dulcimer, Acoustic Ukulele, Folk Guitar and Celtic Harp.

Peggy Konitzky, author of Midcoast Maine in World War II, will talk about what life was like here at home during the war years. Hear stories and see vivid photographs about how ordinary people took worry about loved ones, rationing, price controls, civilian defense drills, food shortages, blackouts and more in their stride and added... Read more »