Old Berwick Historical Society - Historical Programs for the public
The Old Berwick Historical Society of South Berwick, Maine, invites you to join us for our history lectures and activities. For programs at Berwick Academy, we meet in Jeppesen Science Center. Please take Fogg Entrance #2 and use the parking lot at the top of the hill. For more information, please write
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May 31, 2013 - Hike Through History 2013 - "Journeys" |
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 On May 31 (rain date June 3), join the children of South Berwick Central School and Marshwood Middle School in conjunction with the Old Berwick Historical Society, for the 2013 Journeys Hike through History!
OBHS volunteers recently welcomed third graders to a special program to prepare them as leaders on the Hike. Meanwhile, eighth graders are researching local history for their roles as interpreters.
The Journeys Hike reveals the travels of actual South Berwick residents of the 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s, in places we can see today. They include Native Americans, gundalow travelers, a sailor captured by pirates, railroad man, a Civil War soldier, and many more! Follow along on our wonderful new Hike through History website http://oldberwick.org/HikeHX/ .
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June 30, 2013 - A South Berwick Soldier at Gettysburg and After |
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 3:00 pm (Old Fields Burying Ground)
Near the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Brad Fletcher presents a short talk on the distinguished Civil War career of General Joseph Hayes at his gravesite. Meet at the cemetery at the south end of Vine Street. |
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Aug. 24, 2013 - King William's War Living History Event |
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 (Counting House Park)
All are welcome to look and learn as historical re-enactors bring to life the history of the early citizens of Berwick and their struggle with the Native American inhabitants.
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Sept. 26, 2013 - Scouts and Garrisons: Defending the Maine Frontier, 1689-1748 |
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 7:30 pm (Berwick Academy)
Join Dr. Steven Eames for his talk on the development of defensive and offensive methods of warfare on the Maine frontier including defensive garrison houses and patrols, and offensive raiding parties.
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Oct. 24, 2013 - A Man Astride Two Worlds: The Odd Adventures of John Gyles, Interpreter and Culture Broker, 1698-1749 |
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 7:30 pm (Berwick Academy)
Come and join Dr. Neill De Paoli as he explores the career of John Gyles, one of Maine's leading Anglo-Indian interpreters and negotiators during the turbulent first half of the 18th century. |
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Nov. 21, 2013 - The French and Wabanaki in Maine: The View from Norridgewock |
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 7:30 pm (Berwick Academy)
Dr. Ellen Cowie will discuss the French in Maine during the 16-18th centuries with a particular emphasis on the Wabanaki village of Norridgewock. The archaeological information from this site has provided rich insight into the history of one Native American community located on the embattled frontier of French, English and Wabanaki colonial America.
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OBHS Programs 
