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Historical Image:
Maine Historical Society Research Library, ca. 1995
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While many visitors to Maine Historical Society think of the Longfellow Garden as only that long, descending space behind the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, the garden really begins as soon as you step off the Congress Street sidewalk and walk through the gate. This enticing view shows the lush results of the landscaping leading along the path to the Brown Research Library, and to the right of the house.
This week we honor the art and science of landscaping with our annual Olmsted Lecture, named for the famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Landscape historian Judith Tankard will be here Thursday at 7:00pm to talk about her book, Beatrix Farrand: Public Gardens, Private Landscapes. Farrand was one of America's most celebrated landscape architects renowned for private gardens, many of which were located in Maine.
Additional details about the program are below.
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Wednesday, April 17, 12:00pm
Intro to MHS: Museum Collections, Recent Acquisitions, and PastPerfect Online Facilitator: Holly Hurd-Forsyth, Registrar
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 Thursday, April 18, 7:00pm
Co-sponsored by the Beatrix Farrand Society
Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes Speaker: Judith Tankard
For Maine Historical Society's annual Olmsted Lecture, landscape historian and preservation consultant Judith Tankard, author of Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes, presents a talk on Farrand's life, work, and influence. Farrand was one of America's most celebrated landscape architects. Click for details.
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Thursday, April 25, 6:30pm
Panel Discussion: Electrifying Maine: The Central Maine Power Experience
Moderator: CMP Line Trainer Nick Vermette
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Saturday, April 27, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Local & Legendary: Maine in the Civil War Sesquicentennial Symposium
In partnership with Maine Humanities Council, Maine Historical Society is pleased to invite the public to a day-long symposium marking the mid-point of the Civil War sesquicentennial. The Symposium will take place at USM's Hannaford Hall.
Click for details and registration information.
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Genealogy Research Trip to Boston
Thursday, May 16, 7:30am - 8:00pm
 Join MHS for a day of genealogical research at the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS). Established in 1845, NEHGS boasts a collection of genealogical and historical volumes, manuscripts, census records, vital records, deeds, probate records, and military records, and have print, microtext, and CD-Rom resources.Those who would like to take the MHS bus to Boston for a day of sightseeing but who do not plan to do research are welcome.
Registration required by Monday, May 6. Fee*: $35 for MHS members; $45 for non-members. To register, please call 207-774-1822.
*Does not include admission to NEHGS Library: free for NEHGS Members; $15 for non-NEHGS members.
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207-774-1822
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