March 29, 2024
BANGOR DAILY NEWS (BANGOR, MAINE

Historians to speak about sailing vessels

LUBEC — Two historians from Maine and two from Canada will present information on sailing vessels and boats during the 14th annual joint international Canadian-American local history festival at 9 a.m. (10 a.m. Atlantic) Saturday, June 25, at Lubec High School.

The Charlotte County Historical Society’s Archives from Canada will offer an exhibit on sailing vessels. The University of Maine at Machias will exhibit the 32-foot Batteau Machias, which was built by Machias High School students. The batteau project was funded by the Maine Humanities Council and the Machiasport Historical Society.

No registration is required to attend the public meeting.


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