BETHEL – The program committee of the Bethel Historical Society announces that its winter/spring course titled “Four Centuries of Canada and Northern New England History will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 11 and 25 and April 15 and 29. The course is taught by society director, Stanley R.Howe, who holds a Ph.D. in Canadian history.

Other scheduled events include:

May 13, lecture, “Some Highlights of the Two Hundred Year History of Gilead, Maine” Howard Reiche and Hugh Chapman; May 29, Faye Taylor Memorial Art Show and St. Never’s Day Sale; June 10, lecture, “Cross-River Ferries in 19th Century Maine,” David Chaplin; June 18 and 19, house and garden tour; July 1, Dr. Moses Mason House opens for the season; July 4, Fourth of July community picnic; Aug. 10, Pequawket Historical League meeting.

Also, Aug. 13 to 15, Sudbury Canada Days; Aug. 13, Hall Memorial Lecture, Elizabeth De Wolfe, Ph.D., University of New England, “Fighting Pious Frauds and Base Deceptions: Anti-Shakerism in New England;” Aug. 15, old-fashioned hymn sing at Middle Intervale Meeting House; Aug. 31, last day of regularly scheduled tours of the Dr. Moses Mason House; Sept. 9, 39th annual meeting with speaker, Marty Engstrom, “A Winter Trip on Mount Washington.”

Also, Oct. 14, lecture, “200 Years of Andover History: A Brief Overview,” Robert Spidell; Nov. 11, lecture, “Alder River Grange’s 100th Anniversary,” Stanley R. Howe; Dec. 2, annual “Christmas with the Masons;” Dec. 31, “New Year’s Bethel.”

Most lectures and special events are held at the Bethel Historical Society’s Regional History Center, 10-4 Broad St., Bethel. Those wishing to participate are urged to check local listings or consult the Web-site: www.bethel historical.org.

Register for the newest Bethel Historical Society Winter/Spring course, “Four Centuries of Canada and Northern New England” which will begin on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. and continue on March 25, April 15 and April 29 at the Society’s Robinson House. The course focuses on the long relationship between these two regions, which were not always peaceful. A number of colorful characters on both sides of the border are part of the story as well. Society Director Stanley R. Howe, who holds a Ph.D. in Canadian history and has written and lectured widely on New England and Canadian history, will be the instructor. The four session course is open to all interested persons.