OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society invites you to celebrate its 41st anniversary from 4-6 p.m. on July 10. Our first
program of the year will be our annual Strawberry Festival, featuring handpicked strawberries, homemade whipped cream, and biscuits. The cost of the shortcake is $5. It will be served outside the Bell Hill Meetinghouse, at the top of Bell Hill Road in Otisfield.

An Otisfield landmark since 1839, the meetinghouse has functioned as both a community center and a church. The building is now owned by the Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association, a group dedicated to historic preservation. Designed by local architect Nathan Nutting, Jr., it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In addition to enjoying the shortcake, you are invited to explore the interior of the meetinghouse, where Maine artist Steven Philbrook will exhibit some of his watercolors. Steve’s passion for wildlife and fly fishing is demonstrated in many of his fishing scenes and landscapes. He has framed all his paintings in old barn boards and other weathered wood. These paintings will be available for purchase. Steve and his wife will be present at the July 10 exhibit from 4-6 p.m. Learn more about Steve and his painting by visiting his website at stevephilbrook.com.
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On Sunday, July 10, the Otisfield Historical Society invites you to enjoy our traditional homemade strawberry shortcake, made with handpicked strawberries and homemade whipped cream and biscuits. The cost of the shortcake is $5. This year our festival will be held outside the Bell Hill Meetinghouse on Bell Hill Road from 4-6 p.m. During that same time, the Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association will open the doors of its historic 1839 building for an exhibit of watercolors by Maine artist Steve Philbrook. During that time Steve and his wife will be on hand to greet the public. His paintings will be available for sale. The above photo is titled Scribners Mill. Learn more about Steve and his painting by visiting his website at stevephilbrook.com.

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