The Chapman-Hall House Historic Site opens for the season June 11 and 12. Three Traditions, a special program offering insights into the Native American culture, navigation instruments of the Colonial era, and the role of the Colonial militiaman, will be presented both Saturday and Sunday.

Dressed in mid 18th Century costumes, living history professionals will share with visitors a look at life in Colonial Maine from the daily skills of a Native American family, Seafarers, and Settlers.  

Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, and noon and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Historic New England’s Gail Usher, along with her husband Jeff Usher, will present the history and culture of the New England Native Americans; Paul Daiute of Hallowell will talk about the early settlers and their role in the militia; and Jeff Miller of Flintlock Forge in Waldoboro will discuss the navigational tools used by seafarers who called the Mid-Coast home.

This special event is designed to be an ongoing, informal visit, specific times for presentations therefore are not scheduled.  Admission to visit with the presenters is free, but donations are appreciated to help support the preservation work at Chapman-Hall House.  Tours of the house will be offered, admission charge is $5.

Chapman-Hall House is located at the head of Main Street, 270 Main Street, Damariscotta.  The Chapman-Hall House is one of three historic sites under the care of the Lincoln County Historical Association.  This June, July and August, each of the LCHA historic sites will be offering a week-long summer program for children.  For complete details visit the LCHA website and click on Summer with the Past.  

The Lincoln County Historical Association is a nonprofit organization that provides stewardship for the 1754 Chapman-hall House, the 1761 Pownalborough Courthouse in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset.  For more information about the Lincoln County Historical Association, visit www.lincolncountyhistory.com ; also on Facebook at Lincoln County Historical Association (Maine).