Bridgton Historical Society plans to present Abraham Lincoln Alive and a Civil War reenactment from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Narramissic Historic Farm, 46 Narramissic Road in South Bridgton.
Reenactors will feature skirmishes, drills, marching and demonstrations starting at 1 p.m. Members of the 3rd Maine Vol. Infantry Company A, 35th Virginia Company B, and Civilian reenactors Be What Remains will participate, according to a news release from the society.
Blacksmith demonstrations start at 1 p.m. The historic farmhouse will be open for self-guided tours of the first floor until 3:30. p.m. Mike Davis will present a speech on local politics building up to the Civil War at 3:30 p.m. Beast Feast will be serving food starting at 4 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Speech — a Unity for America will be presented by reenactor John Voehl of Colorado at 5 p.m.
Voehl has provided more than 1,300 Lincoln presentations in 45 states. He is a lifetime member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters and is recognized nationally as a Lincoln Historian and presenter as the 16th president of the United States.
People can bring chairs, blankets, drinks and a picnic, as the event will be outside and is free to the public. Donations are appreciated.
The rain date will be Sunday, July 10 at the same time. For more information, contact the society at 207-647-3699.
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