President's Message
by Jan Hill, President
Summer is here! Yeah! There are several items of interest going on. Our first museum exhibit on Bar Mills, Buxton and Hollis sides, is still under construction, but will certainly be worth the wait! There is still time for you to submit stories about the Village and the people or donate or loan interesting items about its history. Contact Brent Hill or stop by to see us.
If you were unable to be with us for the "Brides Through History" program presented by Carla Turner of Hollis, you missed a very special event! From all accounts, it was an excellent, informative and engaging program that was very well attended. Fifteen wedding gowns and one period night gown representing styles from various periods from 1876 through 2006 were on display. The history of wedding gowns was outlined and information about individual gowns and wedding photos on display were shared by their respective donors. Proper care and storage techniques were discussed as well. Many thanks to those who donated gowns to the cause; to Betty Ann Weeman for the beautiful and delectable tiered wedding cake and cake raffle she made for the event; and to Beverly Atkinson for sharing her marvelous silk flower arrangements to enhance the wedding decor! The collection of gowns donated to BHHS AND borrowed from several families of Buxton and Hollis, will be on display through September.
Be sure to check out the wonderful article, "A Slice of History", written by our own Marguerite Gardner of Hollis, in the Memories of Maine Magazine, Southern Maine Summer Edition. The article is about Buxton's Royal Brewster Mansion and the upcoming Box Lunch Social Auction, being held there on July 25th, the proceeds of which will benefit our new Buxton-Hollis Historical Society History Center. Please note the change of time for the auction this year to 5 P.M. Be sure to call Bev Atkinson at 929-6495 FMI so that we may reserve a seat for you! Bring your lunch and be part of the great fun of this unique and wonderful event with Bruce Buxton as auctioneer. Even if you'd just like to be a spectator, come, share a glass of wine and visit with friends!
The memorial landscaping project at the National Register Elden Store is largely completed. We will gather to dedicate those plantings that have memorial markers. So, please plan to be with us promptly for a short dedication ceremony on Saturday, September 12th at 3:30 P.M. From there we will proceed across the Plains Rd. to the N.C. Watson School on Groveville Rd., to dedicate the beautiful new sign installed late last fall. There is still time to donate a memorial planting. See the attached order form for memorial plantings.
Are you curious to know what is happening with Hanson School? Check out my update article in this newsletter.
That's all for now...I hope you enjoy your summer!
Summer is here! Yeah! There are several items of interest going on. Our first museum exhibit on Bar Mills, Buxton and Hollis sides, is still under construction, but will certainly be worth the wait! There is still time for you to submit stories about the Village and the people or donate or loan interesting items about its history. Contact Brent Hill or stop by to see us.
If you were unable to be with us for the "Brides Through History" program presented by Carla Turner of Hollis, you missed a very special event! From all accounts, it was an excellent, informative and engaging program that was very well attended. Fifteen wedding gowns and one period night gown representing styles from various periods from 1876 through 2006 were on display. The history of wedding gowns was outlined and information about individual gowns and wedding photos on display were shared by their respective donors. Proper care and storage techniques were discussed as well. Many thanks to those who donated gowns to the cause; to Betty Ann Weeman for the beautiful and delectable tiered wedding cake and cake raffle she made for the event; and to Beverly Atkinson for sharing her marvelous silk flower arrangements to enhance the wedding decor! The collection of gowns donated to BHHS AND borrowed from several families of Buxton and Hollis, will be on display through September.
Be sure to check out the wonderful article, "A Slice of History", written by our own Marguerite Gardner of Hollis, in the Memories of Maine Magazine, Southern Maine Summer Edition. The article is about Buxton's Royal Brewster Mansion and the upcoming Box Lunch Social Auction, being held there on July 25th, the proceeds of which will benefit our new Buxton-Hollis Historical Society History Center. Please note the change of time for the auction this year to 5 P.M. Be sure to call Bev Atkinson at 929-6495 FMI so that we may reserve a seat for you! Bring your lunch and be part of the great fun of this unique and wonderful event with Bruce Buxton as auctioneer. Even if you'd just like to be a spectator, come, share a glass of wine and visit with friends!
The memorial landscaping project at the National Register Elden Store is largely completed. We will gather to dedicate those plantings that have memorial markers. So, please plan to be with us promptly for a short dedication ceremony on Saturday, September 12th at 3:30 P.M. From there we will proceed across the Plains Rd. to the N.C. Watson School on Groveville Rd., to dedicate the beautiful new sign installed late last fall. There is still time to donate a memorial planting. See the attached order form for memorial plantings.
Are you curious to know what is happening with Hanson School? Check out my update article in this newsletter.
That's all for now...I hope you enjoy your summer!