A lantern lit tour will explore Boothbay Harbor, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Buildings that once seemed ordinary will take on eerie new dimensions as The Lady in the Red Cloak relives their history and that of the ghostly entities that are said to still reside there. The walks are fairly easy and appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. $15 for adults, $7 children under 12, free children under 5. 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

Have you visited the Frances Perkins Homestead yet? There are three opportunities this summer to enjoy guided tours of this National Historic Landmark that was home to Frances Perkins, first US woman cabinet secretary. See her family’s 1837 Brick House with its 57 acres of fields, gardens, and trails to the Damariscotta River and learn about how this place shaped her New Deal legacy; Sunday July 24, Saturday August 20 & Sunday September 18, 2016.
Two tour times are available each day. The 9:00 AM tour is 3 hours and includes the Homestead and a walk to the Damariscotta River. The 1:30 PM tour is 2 hours and includes only the Homestead. Both tours include participatory discussions led by knowledgeable experts. Transportation from downtown Damariscotta is provided by the Frances Perkins Center.

Tickets are $22 per person. Order by writing to info@francesperkinscenter.org, calling the Center at 207-563-3374, or visiting www.francesperkinscenter.org.

The Jefferson Historical Society will have a change of program for Sunday, September 18 because of illness of the scheduled speaker. The group will have a special tour and visiting time at the Matthews Museum on the grounds of Union Fair. Those attending are asked to call 549-5258. Members and guests wishing to carpool to Union, should be at the Old Jefferson Town House at 7 Gardiner Road, Jefferson before 1 pm when cars will leave for Union. We will have a short introduction to the museum and then attendees can independently look at some of the 10,000 items on display. FMI: 549-5258.

Have you visited the Frances Perkins Homestead yet? There are three opportunities this summer to enjoy guided tours of this National Historic Landmark that was home to Frances Perkins, first US woman cabinet secretary. See her family’s 1837 Brick House with its 57 acres of fields, gardens, and trails to the Damariscotta River and learn about how this place shaped her New Deal legacy; Sunday July 24, Saturday August 20 & Sunday September 18, 2016.

Two tour times are available each day. The 9:00 AM tour is 3 hours and includes the Homestead and a walk to the Damariscotta River. The 1:30 PM tour is 2 hours and includes only the Homestead. Both tours include participatory discussions led by knowledgeable experts. Transportation from downtown Damariscotta is provided by the Frances Perkins Center.

Tickets are $22 per person. Order by writing to info@francesperkinscenter.org, calling the Center at 207-563-3374, or visiting www.francesperkinscenter.org.

An evening lantern lit walk will explore Damariscotta, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. The Lady in the Red Cloak will wind you through the village, sharing legends, lore, and tales of haunts. You will learn things you never imagined! The walks are fairly easy and appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. $15 for adults, $7 children under 12, free children under 5. 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

A lantern lit tour will explore Boothbay Harbor, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Buildings that once seemed ordinary will take on eerie new dimensions as The Lady in the Red Cloak relives their history and that of the ghostly entities that are said to still reside there. The walks are fairly easy and appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. $15 for adults, $7 children under 12, free children under 5. 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

An evening lantern lit walk will explore Damariscotta, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. The Lady in the Red Cloak will wind you through the village, sharing legends, lore, and tales of haunts. You will learn things you never imagined! The walks are fairly easy and appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. $15 for adults, $7 children under 12, free children under 5. 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

An evening lantern lit tour will explore Wiscasset, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Buildings that once seemed ordinary will take on eerie new dimensions as The Lady in the Red Cloak relives their history and that of the ghostly entities that are said to still reside there. Learn some little known history of the area on the moderate walk as well as legends, lore and a stroll by the Ancient Burial Ground. Appropriate for all ages; by reservation only. $15 for adults, $7 children under 12, free children under 5. 207-380-3806