Presque Isle was first incorporated as a town on April 4, 1859 . Therefore, Presque Isle will be celebrating its 150 th , or sesquicentennial, birthday in the year 2009. The Presque Isle Historical Society plans on playing a key role in the festivities. It is our goal to have the restoration of the Historic Fire Station completed in time for this year-long celebration. The Historical Society will be having special guest lectures every month as well as at least one special benefit event every month.
PLANNED GUEST LECTURES FOR THE 2009 SESQUICENTENNIAL January - Native Americans in Aroostook County
February - The Role of African Americans in Maine History (National Black History Month)
March - The Role Women Played in Presque Isle's Past (Women's History Month)
April - History of the Maysville Grange (National Grange Month)
May - Historical Etiquette (National Etiquette Week)
June - The Life and Times of Vera Estey (National History Days)
July - The Art and History of Blacksmithing (National Farriers Week)
August - The History of Hot Air Ballooning and Presque Isle's Role (Hot Air Balloon Festival)
September - History of Potato Industry in Aroostook (National Potato Month)
October - The Art and History of Spinning and Weaving (National Spinning and Weaving Week)
November - An Overview of Oral History Interviews (National Family Stories Month)
December - The History of Logging in Aroostook
PLANNED EVENTS FOR THE 2009 SESQUICENTENNIAL January - Victorian Tea (National Hot Tea Month)
February - Stew Supper
March - Historical Fashion Show luncheon
April - Presentation of plaque to City of Presque Isle
May - Tour de Graves (a bicycle event touring historic area cemeteries) (National Bicycle Month)
June - Tours of the Vera Estey House (National History Days)
July - Historical music concert
August - History of Presque Isle on display at the Northern Maine Fair; BBQ booth at Balloon Festival
September - Dinner featuring different potato recipes (National Potato Month)
October - Chili contest (National Chili Month)
November - Presentation of certificate honoring one of Presque Isle's families (National Family Stories Month)
December - Victorian Christmas at the Vera Estey House (National Forefathers Day) |
