“Some Readfield Heroes of the Civil War” will be presented by Dale Potter-Clark at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Maranacook Adult & Community Education, 2250 Millard Harrison Drive in Readfield.

Between 1861 and 1865 the town of Readfield, population 1,500 at the time, bid farewell to 160 men as they left to serve in the Civil War. Twenty-seven of them were killed or wounded. In this presentation attendees can hear some of their stories and also about some of the War’s impact on Readfield.

The registration fee is $12.50, to register, call 685-4923 ext. 1065, or visit maranacook.maineadulted.org. Proceeds will help fund a historical site markers project in Readfield.

For more information, visit readfieldhistorywalks.blogspot.com or call Potter-Clark at 441-9184.

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