Some stories in honor of Harpswell’s 250th year
Harpswell’s 250th Anniversary
Saturday, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Neck, Islands and Cundy’s Harbor. See the graves of Harpswell’s Revolutionary War soldiers, ship captains and local characters. Slate, sandstone and granite markers with designs from skulls to anchors and flowers span colonial Harpswell until today. Meet at Town Hall from 11 a.m. until 12 noon for tour booklet and map or pick up at flagged Burying Grounds.
Related Posts
August 13, 2026
Tour of Harpswell Burial Grounds
Saturday, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Neck, Islands and Cundy’s Harbor.
June 23, 2026
Harpswell Architecture Tour
Saturday, September 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (rain date Monday, September 7). Meeting […]
June 15, 2026
Harpswell History Hunt 2026
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Harpswell History Hunters invite YOU […]
June 12, 2026
Harpswell’s History from Sea to Shining Shore!
Ready to enjoy a summer day sailing along Harpswell’s distinctive shoreline on […]
June 12, 2026
The Bridge That Saved Harpswell
by Robert Porter The Ewing Narrows Bridge was dedicated on July 10, […]
June 3, 2026
250th Anniversary Schedule of Events
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Information as of June 3, 2026 For the latest […]
March 29, 2026
The Battle of Cundy’s Harbor
by Heather Logan and David Perrier As Harpswell begins its celebration and […]
March 29, 2026
Harpswell Yesterdays and Its Amazing Photos
by Gerry York “Harpswell Yesterdays” is run by the “Cousins Lunch” group […]
March 29, 2026
Harpswell – An Appreciation
by David Sparks, HHS Board Vice President I grew up in Harpswell […]
March 27, 2026
Family Ties and the Heart & Hand Artist
by Deane VanDusen The origin of the American “family record” artwork began to […]
0 Comments