POLAND — This week’s Wicked Wednesday program presents “The Anatomy of a Gravestone,” presented by Ron Romano, at 6:30 p.m. July 11, in the All Souls Chapel at Poland Spring Resort, 37 Preservation Way in Poland.

Southern Maine’s early cemeteries are rich with folk art. Hand-carved gravestones created by local stonecutters are readily found throughout the region. In this heavily-illustrated presentation, cemetery historian and author Ron Romano will describe the anatomy of a gravestone, discuss the types of materials found in our burial grounds and explain the meanings of dozens of gravestone icons.

Suggested donation is $5 and will benefit the Poland Spring Preservation Society. Water and cookies will be provided.

The Poland Spring Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that preserves, protects and manages The Poland Spring Museums along with extensive collections of art, artifacts and memorabilia. The museums include the All Souls Chapel and the Maine State Building.

For more information go to: http://www.polandspringmuseums.org, call (207) 998-4142 or email [email protected].