Windham is commemorating Maine’s Bicentennial with signature
events over the next year. To start off the festivities, there will be a
celebratory Maine Bicentennial Kick-off in conjunction with the Windham Public
Safety Day, located at the Windham Public Safety Building, 375 Gray Road next
Saturday, October 5. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue
until 1 p.m.
The day will start with a ceremonial raising of the official
Maine Bicentennial Flag followed by a
variety of historical games, crafts, and
snacks along with a launch of a historical photo scavenger hunt.
Also, there will be historical safety equipment on display,
giving everyone an opportunity to see safety equipment once used in days of
yore.
According to Maine’s Bicentennial Commission, “Maine became
independent—very independent—in March of 1820, 200 years ago. [To celebrate
with local festivities] is the perfect occasion to explore all that makes Maine
what it is today—our land and waters, history, people and institutions,
challenges and successes.
Other events include: Free disposal for unwanted/expired
medications, crime scene drone demonstration, K-9 demonstration and fire
extinguisher demonstrations – and much, much more.
Join the festivities and celebration next Saturday, October
5th to learn how you, your family, or your community organization
can participate in events throughout the year and help celebrate Maine’s 200th
To learn more: https://www.maine200.org/calendar
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