Embrace the 17th century as a volunteer with Lincoln County Historical Association
Discover 17th century midcoast Maine with Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA)! You won’t even have to spend two months crossing the ocean in a little ship like early colonists. You can discover, learn, and share the essence of this unique period of time right here in Lincoln County. The LCHA Education Department has opportunities for volunteers in their partnership activities at Colonial Pemaquid and numerous in-school and special events programs.
Louise Miller, Director of the LCHA Education Department, invites interested individuals to contact her to learn more about volunteer opportunities. LCHA currently has openings for volunteers to help with an immersive field-trip program held at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site in which students from public, private, and home-based schools are invited to learn about the 17th century fishing settlements that dotted the Maine coast, including Pemaquid.
Other opportunities include assistance with programs such as FARMS at the Y, LCHA’s historical-themed cooking sessions in the Y’s kitchen in Damariscotta, in-school programs about life in the 17th to 19th centuries, as well as summer workshops. Volunteers may help with programs that cover a wide range of topics including colonial trades, navigation, rivers, textiles, hearth cooking & foodways, daily life, and the workings of local government as seen through the history of the Pownalborough Court House and the 1811 Old Jail.
Consider sharing your time and historical curiosity with students and adults. Please inquire by contacting Louise Miller by email: lchamaine1954@gmail.com or by phone: (207) 832-5759.