Category Archives: Presentations

Mapping Maine With the Osher Map Library – September 21st

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Don Taylor

Update: The presentation was held and is now available for viewing on the Scarborough Public Library YouTube Channel. See: Mapping Maine with the Osher Map Library March 15, 2020 marked the 200th anniversary of Maine’s Statehood. The Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit & Reception – August 22nd.

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Don Taylor

March 15, 2020 marked the 200th anniversary of Maine’s Statehood. The Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Historical Society began to bring a series of programs to our community in celebration of this bicentennial benchmark in early March. The series was made possible through … Continue reading →

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A Message from the President

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Mark Matteau

COVID-19 has affected everyone and everything in some way in recent months, including our museum. We have had to cancel a variety of events and programs in response to the necessity for social distancing. We are monitoring the possibility of … Continue reading →

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SUSPENDED: Celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial – Part 2

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Don Taylor

The Scarborough Public Library, in line with recommendations from the Federal and Maine Centers for Disease Control to practice social distancing, has suspended scheduled programs and events until further notice.  See the Scarborough Public Library website for more information. The … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial – Part 1

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Don Taylor

The Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Historical Society join to bring a series of programs to our community in celebration of Maine’s Bicentennial of Statehood. The following program is free to attend and is made possible through the financial partnership … Continue reading →

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February Presentation: African Americans in Maine Prior to 1800

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Don Taylor

February 2, 2020 – 2:00 p.m.  Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham RD, Scarborough, ME O4074 After a short business meeting, Vana Carmona will present “African Americans in Maine Before 1800” to the historical society. About the Presentation The Eastern Cemetery is … Continue reading →

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The King Trunk – 6 October 2019

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Don Taylor

Scarborough Historical Society Meeting, 2:00 p.m., October 6, 2019, at the Scarborough Public Library. Update:  Video of presentation now available on YouTube! The King Trunk by Becky Delaware Following a short Historical Society meeting on October 6th, Becky Delaware will … Continue reading →

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Inventing Vacationland – Scott Andrews

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Don Taylor

Scarborough Historical Society Meeting, 2:00 p.m., September 8, 2019, at the Scarborough Public Library. Following a short Historical Society meeting on September 8th, Scott Andrews will present a program “Inventing Vacationland”. Maine has officially advertised itself as “Vacationland” since 1916. … Continue reading →

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Next SHS Meeting — “Maine’s Early Tourism”

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Don Taylor

Scarborough Historical Society Meeting, 2:00 p.m., April 7th, 2019 at the Scarborough Public Library. Following a short Historical Society meeting on April 7th, Linda Snow McLoon will present a program on tourism in Maine. For as long as we can … Continue reading →

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Presentation Images – Century of Conflict

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Michael Davis

On January 6th, 2019, Michael Davis gave a presentation to the Scarborough Historical Society titled “Scarborough’s Black Point – A Century of Conflict.” Below are the images of that presentation. A video of his excellent presentation is here.

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