Thursday, March 20, 7:00pm
Veterans Issues: From the Civil War to Today
With a Special Introduction by Congressman Mike Michaud, Ranking Member, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

How to care for veterans, and contend with the many issues resulting from war-related service and combat, has been a theme throughout history. Maine was a leader in providing services to veterans immediately following the Civil War. Togus, now Maine's VA Hospital, originated as a veterans' home in 1866. A panel of experts draws the threads from Civil War-era veterans' affairs to what today's servicemen and women returning home face. Learn more here.

NOTE: There are a limited number of seats remaining for this event, please register online today.

Please arrive by 6:45pm to secure your reserved seat. 

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Picture yourself in the 1920s! The Maine Historical Society's annual fundraising event, An Evening in the 1920s, celebrates the decade that is known for prohibition, jazz, roadsters, dancing, and parties.

Cocktails, dinner, and dancing to the music of The Fogcutters--a new kind of Big Band. Plus, an auction, roaring '20s photobooth, and tours of the historic Portland Masonic Temple. Don't miss our one-night-only 1920s-themed exhibition drawn from the MHS collections!