Sweden Historical Society 2016 Calendar | |||
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| May 14, 2016 | Spring Meeting of the Maine Old Cemetery Association Sweden is hosting the Spring 2016 meeting of the Maine Old Cemetery Association (MOCA) at the Town Meeting House. In 2003, Sweden volunteers were given a MOCA award for the restoration of Sweden's cemeteries. This year we are happy to announce that we have been selected to host their Spring 2016 meeting. More information will be available here and at MOCA's website later in March. When: 8:30 am Where: Sweden Town Meeting House | ||
| May 21, 2016 | SHS Monthly Meeting When: 10:00 am Where: Sweden Town Office | ||
| June 18, 2016 | SHS Monthly Meeting When: 10:00 am Where: Sweden Town Office | ||
| August 4-7, 2016 | Sweden Days Events | ||
| Thursday, August 4 | 8:00 am - Bennett and Harris Memorial Hike up Sabattus Mountain Meet at the Town Meeting House | ||
| Friday, August 5 | 7:00 pm - Annual Talent Show Town Meeting House | ||
| Saturday, August 6 |
10:00 am - Walk Through Sweden’s Abandoned Goshen
Neighborhood. This guided walk on an old abandoned town road will lead us past cellar holes. stone walls, and the cemetery of the old neighborhood . The walk to the site is about two miles each way. Wear good shoes and bring bug repellant. Led by David Sears and Peter Samuelson. Meet at the Sweden Town Meeting House. 6:00 pm - Potluck Supper and Contra Dance Town Meetinghouse | ||
| Sunday, August 7 | 11:30 am - Service at Sweden Community Church 2:00 pm - People of Sweden's PastExplore the lives of those memorialized in Stevens Cemetery, one of Sweden's ancient burying grounds. Led by Janet Mahannah. Meet at the Sweden Town Meeting House | ||
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