The Chapman-Hall House historic site will join Damariscotta’s anniversary celebration with an exhibit that highlights the two families that owned the house during the 18th and 19th centuries, the Nathaniel and Miriam Chapman family (1754-1835) and the Tilden and Elizabeth Hall family (1835-1907).

Docents will share with visitors details of the Tilden and Elizabeth Hall family. The couple had three children by the time Damariscotta separated from Nobleboro to become its own town in 1848. A special exhibit of 19th century clothing will be on display.

On Saturday, July 1 admission will be free, although donations are welcome. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. on that day, and on Saturdays and Sundays through Pumpkinfest weekend. The Chapman-Hall House is considered the oldest home still existing in Damariscotta.

Anyone who takes the Damariscotta Historical Society’s Walking Tour on July 1, or who visits the Jake Day Art Exhibit on that day at the Society’s building on 3 Chapman Street, will be very close to Chapman-Hall House at 270 Main Street. 

The Chapman-Hall House is one of three historic sites under the care of the Lincoln County Historical Association.  The Lincoln County Historical Association is a nonprofit organization that provides stewardship for the 1754 Chapman-Hall House, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset.  For more information about the Lincoln County Historical Association visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org and Facebook Lincoln County Historical Association Maine.