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We are the keepers of the cultural heritage of Maine's Moosehead Lake Region: Moosehead Cultural Heritage Center; Aviation, Logging & Native American History, Eveleth-Crafts-Sheridan Historical Museum.

This Thursday at 4:00 p.m., History by the Lake will present the story of Greenville’s schools—from the town’s earliest ...
09/01/2026

This Thursday at 4:00 p.m., History by the Lake will present the story of Greenville’s schools—from the town’s earliest schoolhouses to the Consolidated School that still serves Greenville’s students today.

The program will explore the rebuilding of Greenville’s school system in 1903, the fire that destroyed Roosevelt High School, the remarkable gift of a new school from Louis Oakes, the expansion of the campus in 1964, and the eventual return of all grades to the 1935 building.

We will also show rare 1935 home-movie footage of the school under construction and Louis Oakes inspecting the new building.

Sue Drinkwater, Class of 1965, and Rich Nadeau, Class of 1968, will join us to share their memories as students—and their later experiences with Greenville schools.

At the end of the program, we will invite members of the audience to share a brief memory of a teacher, coach, custodian, cafeteria worker, classmate, or anyone else who helped make Greenville’s schools what they were.

Join us Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Center for Moosehead History.

What an afternoon at History by the Lake!Yesterday, the Moosehead Historical Society welcomed a standing-room-only crowd...
08/28/2026

What an afternoon at History by the Lake!

Yesterday, the Moosehead Historical Society welcomed a standing-room-only crowd for "Growing Up on Indian Hill: Three Farm Boys Remember Greenville in the 1960s".

The program featured brothers Matt, Mark, and Luke Muzzy, with Luke's son John Muzzy moderating, but what unfolded was really much bigger than one family’s story.

Through memories of the farm, the dairy, downtown Greenville, school, Wilson Pond, snowmobiles, neighbors, friends, work, mischief, and everyday life, the afternoon became a shared trip back to Greenville in the 1960s.

The laughter, the stories called out from the audience, and the conversations that continued afterward were a reminder of why local history matters. Sometimes one family’s memories open the door to an entire community’s memories.

That is exactly what the Moosehead Historical Society hopes History by the Lake can do — preserve not only dates, buildings, and businesses, but also the people, stories, and everyday experiences that made this community what it is.

We’re also pleased to say that the program was successfully recorded, and we’ll share it once it’s ready.

Programs like this, along with the ongoing work of preserving and sharing Moosehead-area history, are made possible by the support of our members. If you value this work and would like to help us continue it, we invite you to become a member at MooseheadHistory.org.

And History by the Lake continues next week with another subject that should bring back plenty of memories: the history of Greenville’s schools.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so memorable.

This Thursday at 4 — a History by the Lake program that is especially close to home.My brothers Matt and Mark are joinin...
08/24/2026

This Thursday at 4 — a History by the Lake program that is especially close to home.

My brothers Matt and Mark are joining me for "Growing Up on Indian Hill: Three Farm Boys Remember Greenville in the 1960s."

We’ll start with a little history of Indian Hill and how the Muzzy family came to be there, but most of the program will be the three of us remembering what it was actually like to grow up on a working dairy farm in Greenville.

There will be stories about the farm and the cows, the motel, milk routes, snowmobiles, Wilson Pond, growing up around town, family trips, the people who were always around — and probably more than a little mischief.

My son John will moderate the conversation, which means he has the unenviable job of trying to keep three Muzzy brothers on topic.

We’ve pulled together a lot of family photographs that haven’t been seen publicly before, and I think this one is going to be a lot of fun.

Thursday at 4.

Hope you can join us for "History by the Lake."

History by the Lake: Wilson’s Camps — 161 Years at East OutletThis Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Center for Moosehead His...
08/18/2026

History by the Lake: Wilson’s Camps — 161 Years at East Outlet

This Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Center for Moosehead History, we’ll take a look at the remarkable history of Wilson’s Camps and the East Outlet of Moosehead Lake.

Wilsons has been part of East Outlet since 1865, but its story is about much more than a sporting camp. East Outlet was a critical point where Moosehead Lake, the Kennebec River, logging, the dam, the railroad, steamboats, fishing, and a small working community all came together.

I’ll be joined by current owner Scott Snell, whose family has operated Wilsons since 1983. Scott will help tell the story of the property, the Wilson family, the Snell years, and what makes East Outlet such a special place today.

We’ve uncovered some wonderful historic photographs and stories for this program, and I think it’s going to be a fun one.

This Thursday at History by the Lake: Dr. Norman Hunt NickersonFor nearly sixty years, Dr. Norman Hunt Nickerson cared f...
08/10/2026

This Thursday at History by the Lake: Dr. Norman Hunt Nickerson

For nearly sixty years, Dr. Norman Hunt Nickerson cared for people throughout Greenville and the Moosehead region.

Known to generations as “Dr. Nick” or simply “Doc Nickerson,” he made house calls, worked at C.A. Dean Hospital, treated people in logging camps and remote communities, and found ways to reach patients by horse and sleigh, boat, train, snowshoes, automobile, and airplane.

This Thursday, Matt Muzzy will be joined by Doc Nickerson’s granddaughter, Carol Driscoll, to share the story of his life, his medical practice, his family, and the people who worked alongside him.

Thursday, August 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Center for Moosehead History

If you remember Dr. Nickerson, we especially hope you’ll join us and share a memory.

Forest Heritage Days starts tomorrow in Greenville.This year’s schedule brings together history, the working forest, Moo...
08/05/2026

Forest Heritage Days starts tomorrow in Greenville.

This year’s schedule brings together history, the working forest, Moosehead Lake, food, family activities, and a few longtime community traditions.

Thursday, August 6
AMC will present Working Forests, Thriving Communities at the Center for Moosehead History from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. As part of AMC’s 150th anniversary, this program will look at working forestlands, conservation, recreation, public access, and the connection between people and the land.

Friday, August 7
The By Water and By Land tour will include a morning woods tour and working forest demonstration, lunch at the historic Lily Bay Storehouse, and a return trip to Greenville aboard the Steamship Katahdin. A limited number of woods tour seats remain, and Katahdin-only tickets are also available for those who want to ride to Lily Bay and back.

Saturday, August 8
The weekend continues with the American Legion’s Lumbermen’s Breakfast, AMC family activities at the Greenville Consolidated School, the Colby College Woodsmen demonstration and bean hole beans for sale at the Masonic Lodge.

Forest Heritage Days is about the people, places, and traditions that have shaped the Moosehead region — from the lake to the woods and from the past to the present.

Please come out and be part of it.

More information: ForestHeritageDaysMaine.com
Friday tickets: katahdincruises.com/cruises

Forest Heritage Days begins this Thursday with a special History by the Lake presentation by the Appalachian Mountain Cl...
08/04/2026

Forest Heritage Days begins this Thursday with a special History by the Lake presentation by the Appalachian Mountain Club.

As AMC marks its 150th anniversary, this presentation will look at AMC’s working forestlands and how sustainably managed private forests support healthy ecosystems and local communities.

The program will touch on forestry, recreation, conservation, fish passage, public access, and the many ways people can connect with these lands today.

This is a good way to start Forest Heritage Days weekend and to think about the working forest not only as history, but as something that is still very much part of this region.

AMC presentation attendees will also receive a 20% discount voucher for the Katahdin Happy Hour Cruise following the program at 5:30 p.m.

Please join us.

History by the Lake
Thursday, August 6
4:00–5:15 p.m.
Center for Moosehead History

Another Forest Heritage Days weekend tradition continues this year, even under difficult circumstances.For many years, t...
08/04/2026

Another Forest Heritage Days weekend tradition continues this year, even under difficult circumstances.

For many years, the Masons of Columbia-Doric Masonic Lodge have held their bean hole bean supper on Friday night of Forest Heritage Days. Because of the fire that nearly destroyed the Lodge building in December, they are not able to hold the supper in the usual way this year.

But the Masons are still making bean hole beans.

On Saturday, August 8, they will be selling beans from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Beans will be available for pickup at the Lodge.

Quart: $15
Pint: $10

The Lodge building is still standing, but it was severely damaged by fire, and the members are still working through the insurance process and planning for rebuilding. A lot was lost in the fire, and the road back will take time.

The Moosehead Historical Society is sharing this because the Lodge does not have a page, and because the Masons have been part of this community and Forest Heritage Days weekend for many years.

Please consider stopping by, buying some beans, and supporting the Lodge as they work toward rebuilding.

Forest Heritage Days is almost here, and one of the weekend traditions is the American Legion’s famous Lumbermen’s Break...
08/03/2026

Forest Heritage Days is almost here, and one of the weekend traditions is the American Legion’s famous Lumbermen’s Breakfast.

The breakfast will be held Saturday, August 8, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the American Legion Post on Pritham Avenue.

This breakfast has long been part of Forest Heritage Days weekend, and it is a great way to start Saturday before heading over to the Greenville Consolidated School front lawn for the Colby College Woodsmen demonstration and other activities.

Please come out, enjoy a good breakfast, and support the American Legion.

Lumbermen’s Breakfast
Saturday, August 8
7:00–10:00 a.m.
American Legion Post, Pritham Avenue
Greenville

One of the big highlights of Forest Heritage Days will be the Colby College Woodsmen demonstration on Saturday, August 8...
08/03/2026

One of the big highlights of Forest Heritage Days will be the Colby College Woodsmen demonstration on Saturday, August 8.

The Colby Woodsmen will be on the front lawn of the Greenville Consolidated School from 11:00 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m., showing the skill, strength, and tradition behind competitive woodsmen events.

This should be a great event for families, kids, and anyone who enjoys the working woods traditions of Maine.

AMC will also have family activities going on at the school site from about 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., including tree-related activities and a trails/rigging demonstration.

And the Masons of Columbia-Doric Lodge will be putting on a chicken barbecue at the site during that time.

Come for the Woodsmen. Stay for the food and other activities.

Colby College Woodsmen Demonstration
Saturday, August 8
11:00 a.m.–12:30-ish
Greenville Consolidated School front lawn

Part of Forest Heritage Days weekend in Greenville.

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444 Pritham Avenue
Greenville, ME
04442

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Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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+12076952909

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