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Waterville Historical Society and Museum
with Eric Hooglund
In-Person
2 Sessions
June 26, 2025, 2 pm-3:30 pm- Lecture at UMF, Ed Ctr, room 112
June 27, 2025, 10 am - 2 pm- Trip to Waterville Historical Society & Museum
Carpool: TBD
Waterville Historical Society and Museum, walking tour of historic downtown
Optional lunch at Lebanese Restaurant, MEZZE, on Temple Street, preceded by a 65-90 minute historical background class.
The WHS is based in the 1814 Reddington House, at 62 Silver Street, in Waterville (one block from downtown and the Concourse Parking Lot). The small city of Waterville, first settled on the right bank of the Kennebec River in 1754 following the building of Fort Halifax on the opposite bank of the river, became one of Maine’s manufacturing centers in the late 19 th century, with textile mills, wood products mills, and the extensive railroad car repair shops.
The Reddington family was among the earliest settlers and in 1814 built a grand 2-story home, which the family donated in 1903, with all its furnishings and the carriage house, to the newly created Waterville Historical Society.
Eric Hooglund is Professor Emeritus of Iranian Studies. Previous Gold Leaf courses include History of Waterville and Walking tour of former Lebanese District; Walking tour of Belgrade Grade Lakes village; US Foreign Policy in the Middle East; Iranian Films by women Directors; films of Asghar Farhadi, winner of 2 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film.
Will run
Talk and Tour at Timber HP
with Self-Guided Tour
In-Person
This is a talk and tour at Timber HP in Madison, Maine. Timber HP is manufacturing high performing wood fiber insulation, which is healthier than current alternatives and supports sustainable forestry. Please be advised that this tour will involve a considerable amount of walking and includes a number of stairways (no elevators). Our tour guide will provide all the necessary protective equipment.
July 9, 2025
Mr. Johnston is part-owner and manager of Timber HP
Geology Hike of Daggett's Rock in Phillips, ME- Summer Term
with Julia Daly
Picture credit from Sun Journal
In-Person
July 11, 2025
1 pm - 4 pm
Due to popular demand, Julia Daly will give another class similar to the Spring term class. If you were on the waiting list, now is the time to enroll!
This will be a short hike and geological overview of Daggett's Rock, Maine's largest glacial erratic. The hike is about 0.3 miles up an old logging road. The rock can be examined from several ground-level spots on a short loop around it. There is some uneven footing on the access trail. Maps and hand lenses will be available to the participants.
Please wear appropriate clothing/footwear and a bug hat.
July 11, 2025
1 pm-4 pm
Car pooling: TBD
Julia Daly is a professor of Geology at UMF.
Maine Art Glass Studio
with Ray Stillman
In-Person
The Maine Art Glass Studio in Lisbon Falls, Maine, provides a unique experience for those interested in the artistry of stained glass. Insects, butterflies, other animals, and plants are created or enclosed in stained glass. There will be a short presentation about the museum, followed by a self-directed tour of the exhibits.
The studio is located in the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Lisbon Falls, which involves the use of stairs between floors. An introduction to the museum will be presented at 11:00 am.
Brochures are available on the Gold LEAF Bulletin Board.
July 28, 2025
9-3 pm includes travel time
Address: 51 Main St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
Lunch on your own
Carpool: TBD
Ray has collected glass items over many years.
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