Since the annual commemorative Paris Hill Egg fundraiser has become so popular, the 2024 egg — third in the series — has been hatched early and is available for purchase.
The eggs are now being shipped to collectors coast to coast and internationally, according to a news release from Linda Richardson with the nonprofit Paris Hill Community Club.
2024 Commemorative Paris Hill Egg. Submitted photo
The 2024 egg features the Old Oxford County Jail, which now serves as the Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum on Paris Hill. The image depicts the jail as it appeared in 1822.
The Old Oxford County Jail has survived many architectural transformations over the years but still retains the original granite blocks quarried in Oxford and dragged up Paris Hill over frozen ground in the winter. The iron bars, doors and strappings are original to the jail. The second floor is dedicated to a collection of Paris Hill historical artifacts, and the first floor serves as a public library.
All money raised by the sale of this year’s eggs and handmade cherry stands will support another major historical restoration project slated for the Paris Hill Academy. Last year’s egg helped finance the new academy roof. Now that the roof of the building is secure, restoration can begin on the inside of the building.
The leaking roof caused damage to the second floor ceiling, walls and stage, requiring ceiling repair, new drywall and paint. These repairs, while necessary, also will showcase the privately funded restoration of the circa 1892 Grand Drape adorning the stage.
Wells Wood Turning & Finishing — located in Buckfield, manufacturer of the White House Easter Eggs — is the same company that makes the Paris Hill eggs for this fundraiser.
The 2024 Paris Hill Egg is available for a $10 donation to the Paris Hill Community Club. Handmade wooden egg stands are available for $20 to showcase a commemorative egg. Eggs and stands can be purchased at Speedway Inc. in Oxford or by emailing Richardson at cozycider@gmail.com.
People should place orders early, so that the eggs can be delivered before Easter.
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