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Americans rightfully celebrate Paul Revere’s patriotic service during the American Revolution, especially his famous midnight ride “on the 18th of April in ’75.
Less well known is his lifetime of groundbreaking metallurgical work. At the Weston Historical Society spring lecture on Thursday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m., Robert Martello will show how Revere’s greatest contribution to building the new nation took place in workshops and manufactories.
The illustrated Zoom presentation is free and open to all. To register, email info@westonhistory.org.
Revere’s artisan training as a silversmith led him into new fields of iron casting and bronze bell and cannon making. He later became the first American to roll copper into sheets used to protect vessels belonging to the U.S. Navy.
Weston Historical Society to present on Paul Revere
COURTESY OF WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Did you know that First Parish in Weston has a Paul Revere bell? Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow assured Revere’s place in American history with his famous poem “Paul Revere’s Ride.”
Less well known is Revere’s groundbreaking metal work, including manufacture of almost 400 bells. At least 134 remain, including the bell in the First Parish Church tower.
At 7:30 p.m. April 29, the Weston Historical Society will present an illustrated Zoom lecture “Paul Revere: From Midnight Rider to Industrial Revolutionary.” Robert Martello will show how Revere’s greatest contribution to building the new nation actually took place in workshops and manufactories. Revere’s artisan training as a silversmith led him into new fields of iron casting and bronze bell and cannon making and even rolling copper sheets used to protect ships of the new U.S. Navy.
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It’s time for the faeries to return to Maine. Build a faerie house to welcome them back. Faeries love the outside, so Kennebunk Free Library encourages the use of natural materials when building a house.
Starting April 5, participants can pick up a grab-and-go bag with faerie house building materials at Kennebunk Free Library.
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Materials such as bark, sticks, leaves and stones. Starting April 5, participants can pick up a grab-and-go bag with some faerie house building materials to get started while supplies last.
After building a faerie house, participants are encouraged to take photos. Send the library at least three pictures of the faerie house from different angles and give the house a name. The Seacoast Garden Club will give each house a title, and the library will create certificates.
Keeley Crane Service, a South Portland-based heavy equipment provider, hoisted a new HVAC system to the roof of Meetinghouse Arts and the First Parish Church, where the arts center is a tenant. The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport is making changes at the sanctuary level of the church, which is at 40 Main St., to create space for performances, a gallery, classes and meetings. Plans call for preserving the historic character of the interior, while allowing the church to continue to hold services.
Warren Construction of Freeport is the contractor.
Elsewhere in Freeport,
Shaw Bros. Construction is handling earthwork at the Residences at Crosstree, an apartment complex underway on Desert Road.