Phil Morse holds the Gold Book Award Winner plaque for The Eric Hoffer Book Award in the Middle Reader category for his book, “Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride,” written by Jean M. Flahive. Submitted photo

WINTHROP — Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to host a talk via Zoom by Phil Morse about taking the trolley to Island Park at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14.

A septuagenarian who was born in Portland, Morse has been a longtime member and volunteer of the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. Former trustee, president/CEO, and executive director of the museum, he is the sponsor of the restoration of the 1912 Portland-Lewiston Interurban coach railcar No. 14, named the Narcissus.

He is administrator of the Narcissus 1912 blog, which features all the former electric railways in Maine and the connection Theodore Roosevelt had to Maine as a passenger on the Narcissus, on Aug. 18, 1914, according to a news release from the society.

At the Seashore Trolley Museum in front of their life members plaque, from left, are James Morse, Phil Morse and Sam Morse. Submitted photo

In 2020, Morse published the book “Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride” by Maine author Jean M. Flahive.

All proceeds he collects from sales of the books, the eBooks, and audiobooks go to benefit the Narcissus Project at the Seashore Trolley Museum.

Morse’s talk will highlight the history of the electric railways that served Winthrop from 1902-28 and will also feature the history of the trolley park known as Island Park (1903-59).

Come to the center to watch on the big screen, or go on early at home and email the society if issues. Those who miss the presentation, the recording will be available on the society’s YouTube Channel at Winthrop Maine Historical Society. To watch at home, mail the society at winthropmainehistorical@gmail.com to request a zoom link.

For more information, contact the society at 207-395-5199 or winthropmainehistorical@gmail.com.

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