America will celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. In honor of this event, many American organizations will be highlighting events that led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. One such action marks the 1775 ride of Paul Revere on April 18 and 19. To mark this occasion, The Two Lights for Tomorrow, an initiative of America 250, invites organizations and individuals to display two lanterns in their window (or two windows) the night of April 18th, allowing them to shine into the 19th. They have named this project Two Lights for Tomorrow.
In response to this request, Lincoln County Historical Association will place lanterns in the front windows of the Chapman-Hall House to shine on Friday, April 18th and through the night. Damariscotta and the first Chapman families were represented by Anthony and Nathan Chapman when they signed the Five Resolves in resistance of the King’s pressure on the English American Colonies.All Americans are invited to join the “Chapmans and Halls” and shine lanterns or other types of light in their windows on April 18.
The Chapman-Hall House historic site is one of three properties maintained by Lincoln County Historical Association, a nonprofit organization that preserves its history through education programs, special events, and tours for visitors during the summer season.
The Lincoln County Historical Association provides stewardship for the 1754 Chapman-Hall House, the 1761 Pownalborough Courthouse in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset. For more information about the Lincoln County Historical Association programs and educational outreach, visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org and Facebook at Lincoln County Historical Association Maine.