PHC Walking Tour - One Topsham Hillside, 9,000 Years of History

159 Park Row,Brunswick ME 04011

08 August, 2021

Description

Pejepscot History Center's Summer Walking Tour series - One Topsham Hillside, 9,000 Years of History, led by Bruce Bourque and Fred Koerber. For years, Pejepscot History Center walking tours have offered stories of the past, perspective on the landscape, social time, and exercise to participants. Of the 12 tours this June-September, a whopping 8 are brand new or heavily revised. Please visit https://pejepscothistorical.org/events/summer-walking-tours for full descriptions of all tours. One Topsham Hillside, 9,000 Years of History, led by Bruce Bourque and Fred Koerber. Within a small geographic area of open space along Topsham’s Androscoggin shoreline there is a remarkable collection of archaeological sites. From 9,000 years ago through the earliest European frontier settlement and up through to present time people have found this setting a place to reside. Walk the open fields to learn what we know about the past settlers and why they chose this location. Please note that this tour begins near Hunter Farm, Foreside Road, Topsham. Please check-in with tour leader at least 10 minutes prior to tour time. Space is limited. PHC maintains a waiting list for each tour in case of cancellations. This is a 2-hour walk. Supportive footwear and bug/tick spray recommended. Pejepscot History Center is a non-profit, educational organization charged with preserving the collective heritage of Brunswick, Harpswell, and Topsham. The Society owns and operates the Joshua L. Chamberlain House Museum and the Skolfield-Whittier House, both of which are open to the public Memorial Day-Columbus Day. For further information please call the Center at 207.729.6606 or find us at www.pejepscothistorical.org.