Final details for Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual benefit dinner & auction on the grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden are falling into place, and the volunteer planners of the September 18th event took a few minutes from a recent meeting to choose wines.
Anyone who is interested in supporting LCHA’s mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Lincoln County, Maine is invited to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at lincolncountyhistory.org.
Preservation Party is a new name for the benefit, which was previously called Kermess. “We decided to change the name to one that more accurately expresses our goals for the event,” said Shannon Gilmore, Executive Director.
Over the years, the auction of cakes and the auction of experiences have become highlights of the evening. Auctioneer Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries clearly enjoys his work, and the guests have a grand time making their bids. This year’s pies and cakes, by the organization’s very best bakers, are sure to please. Bidders can also choose experiences that include a fishing trip for four, a cooking class, complete car detailing, a cruise on an historic schooner, an overnight package in Portland, a dozen car washes, customized history research, and in-home computer help — to name a few.
Lincoln County Historical Association is a non-profit organization that provides stewardship for the 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset. For more information, please visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org, Facebook at Lincoln County Historical Association (Maine) or Pownalborough Court House Museum.
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Volunteer planners for LCHA’s upcoming Preservation Party have fun on the job. Top row: Merry Fossil, Christine Hopf-Lovette, Linda Pope, Ann Light, Tina Guy. Bottom row: Shannon Gilmore, Sally Gemmill, Robin Grant