Remembering Pejepscot Village: Stories from Families Who Grew Up There

25 Foreside Road,Topsham ME 04086

13 October, 2022

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Please join us for our first fall History Happy Hour Remembering Pejepscot Village: Stories from Families Who Grew Up There With Ren Bernier, Joanne Falvo, and Sharon Panek Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 Topsham Public Library Descendants of French and Slovakian families share memories from a thriving and cultural diverse community largely forgotten by time. Pejepscot Paper Company created the town of Pejepscot, Maine, on the western end of Topsham, around its paper mill, built in the 1890s. Complete with housing, a school, church, and store, Pejepscot was a cozy, connected community. Featured in PHC’s current Immigration Stories exhibition, the village contributed richly to the region’s history. Tickets: $8 PHC Members; $12 General Admission Our programming this year is made possible in part by the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust. Please note that this is an in-person event. If Covid-19 restrictions limit in-person gatherings, we will adjust accordingly and contact all attendees.