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Over 134 years of preservation and study of
Kennebec County history (1891-Present)
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KHS November Program
"Working the Woods"
Photo from the Morton family archives.
The photo of a steam log hauler steersman was taken by
Mary's grandfather, Clarence Morton, about 1915.
Millions of acres of forest cover northern New England, particularly Maine. People have been cutting trees for hundreds of years. Logging was essential
to the first European settlers’ survival, and it remains vital today. Mary
Morton Cowan’s lecture and slide presentation describes logging procedures from colonial times to the present day, beginning with primitive cutting and transporting methods, including the mast trade with Britain. Cowan discusses developments from log drives and steam-powered log haulers to recent innovative wood products and industrial advancements in tree harvesting.
Her program addresses challenges caused by climate change and discusses
the future of our forests—all topics included in her new logging book,
Timberrr! A History of Logging in New England.
Cowan’s fascination with forests and logging was inspired by her family.
The Mortons owned Paris Manufacturing Company, located in South Paris, where they manufactured sleds, skis, and other wood products. They also operated a lumber camp, where her father lived as a young boy. The
program includes many historic photographs taken by her grandfather,
Clarence Morton.
KHS presenter Mary Morton Cowan has been writing books and articles
for young readers for 35 years and has won several awards for her work.
A Maine native, she graduated from Westbrook High School and Bates
College, where she concentrated her studies in English and Music. She is
a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and
of Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance.
The Kennebec Historical Society presentation is free to the public
(donations are gladly accepted) and will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at Augusta City Center, located at 16 Cony Street in Augusta.
If you have questions about the program, call Scott Wood, executive director,
at 622-7718.
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KHS Victorian Tea Party
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The society’s annual Victorian tea party is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 7, at KHS headquarters, the Henry Weld Fuller Jr. House, located
at 107 Winthrop Street in Augusta. There will be holiday music and lively conversation. Members and the public are invited to celebrate the holiday
season at this annual event, which the late Mary McCarthy instituted a generation ago in the dining room at the previous KHS location at 61
Winthrop Street. A variety of goodies will be available to sample,
including cookies, other snacks, coffee, and tea. Come and enjoy the
festive decorations.
Anyone interested in decorating, serving, or bringing some tasty treats is
asked to contact Anne Cough, KHS Program Committee chair, by phone at (207) 582-2823 or by email at acough60@yahoo.com.
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KENNEBEC CLASSIC 2025
Tennis Tournament
The annual tournament happened back in the summer
and below are a few images!
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Quality Copy, Inc.
McKee Morgan, LLC, PA
A-1 Seamless Gutters
Shaw & Son Outdoor Maintenance, LLC
and
Connected Credit Union
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Discovering, preserving, and disseminating
Kennebec County history
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KHS is located in Maine's Capital City ... in
historic Kennebec Valley at
Henry Weld Fuller, Jr. House
107 Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME
Click the "donate" button below to join KHS or make a donation. Please be sure to explain what the amount is for in the "Add special instructions to seller" section.
Thank you!
READING ROOM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am-3pm
Tuesday through Thursday
APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED
If unable to visit during our open hours, please call for an appointment.
Phone:
(207)
622-7718
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5582
Augusta, Maine 04332-5582
Those unable to visit us may send questions to our email:
kennhis1891@gmail.com
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