Heritage Day

Heritage Day

"Walking through our History"

Saturday, September 8/07

Sponsored by the Keswick Ridge Historical Society

12:30 Dedication of Jewett's Mills Monument located at Mactaquac Causeway

with reception to follow at Superior School 112 Rte 616, Keswick Ridge

1:00 Join us for a day packed full of history

Launch of the second edition of "The Vanished Village"- Jewett's Mills 1804-1967.

-Several videos Short talks Fun School Yard Games for children ages 5-– 10

-Displays of Antique items Demonstrations of historic crafts.

Other places to visit in the community: (map available at the school.)

Coburn Farm Museum
Historic All Saints Anglican Church, Crocks Pt. Road
The historic Black Burial Ground
History of Bee Keeping - Earl Gilbey

2:00 – 4:00 Courtesy Tour of Century Homes info and map available at school

3:00–5:00 Courtesy Boat Tours – Mactaquac Marina …float along the old Mactaquac Stream and learn about the history of the vanished village.

Activities at the Keswick Ridge Community Hall 86 Route 616, Keswick Ridge

5:00 Old Fashioned Supper- Baked beans, roast pork, fried potatoes, corn bread and pie. Adult $9.00 Children 4.50. (Proceeds to Hope Community Church)

7:00 Pie Auction & 7:30 Evening of Old Time Music – Bring the whole family!

During our Heritage Day event The KRHS will be selling copies of "The Vanished Village" containing new map and photos, "Century Homes of Keswick Ridge" and a new CD full of photos. These are also available by calling Ruth Gilmore 363-3565.

Watch your mailbox for a more detailed flyer!!

For more information please call Sheila Moore 363-2480.