There is always something exciting going on at the Raymond Casco Historical Society Museum and with the recent addition of bee hives to the site, people are swarming to check out the latest developments. From regular weekend events to new collections, there is always something there to fit everyone’s interests.
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| Beekeeper Ingo Hartig of Raymond will give a free presentation to the public about bees during the 'Honey Bee Family Celebration' from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at the Raymond-Casco Historical Museum, 1 Shadow Road in Casco. SUBMITTED PHOTO |
Sue Pride is the collection manager for RCHS and recently shared some exciting news.
“A lot is happening here at Raymond-Casco Historical Society,” she said. “Construction has been completed on our brand-new kitchen and bath, making our location ideal for small group meetings. We have new exhibits, a model farm, and new bee hives,” she said.
The bee hives are an intriguing new feature at the museum campus and historical society members are busy preparing for the upcoming Honey Bee Family Celebration.
“Beekeeper Ingo Hartig set up two hives here at the museum in late spring because of the cold weather,” Pride said. “The idea is to let people know how important honeybees are. He especially likes working with children. We are having a Honey Bee Family Celebration from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. It will be a family fun afternoon where folks can visit the hives, meet the beekeeper, learn about honeybees, kids can do bee-related crafts, learn the bee dance, and have some ice cream.”
Best of all, Pride said that the event is free.
A variety of upcoming events are planned for the summer season at the museum.
Mike Davis will present a talk about the Portland-Harrison canal and the canal boats at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 14. Then at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, Cheryl Callahan will present Processing Wool and the Sheep Boom of New England. She will be talking about all things textile, sheep, wool, mills in Raymond and the tariffs on textile industry leading up to the war of 1812.
The society’s facility is finishing up a full kitchen and bathroom renovation and remodel and RCHS members are excited about the improvements.
“It is all done said RCHS member Greg Plummer who did all the work, and it is just beautiful,” Pride said. “It now makes it possible for us to rent out space for small meetings and functions year-round. RCHS members hope to make their space more accessible with these improvements.”
The historical society is working on a 2026 sesquicentennial project about Revolutionary War soldiers of Raymond, which will serve as a traveling exhibit for local schools and town groups.
Plummer is the host of the all-new Early Bird Show. Episodes can be viewed on YouTube, and includes the likes of Wayne Whitney, local legend Trudy Files, and Babbs Bridge history with Walter Lunt. He keeps these episodes brief but jam-packed with humor and history.
The RCHS is committed to preserving the history of Raymond, Casco and surrounding areas. It was created in 1971 as an educational, charitable, non-profit organization devoted to collection, preservation, and experiential learning which highlights the culture and working history of the Lakes Region Area.
Meetings are open to the public and held on the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. May through October on site at the museum, 1 Shadow Road in Casco. Donations are always accepted and greatly appreciated. RCHS is always looking for volunteers to assist in any capacity and is a great opportunity for students to gain community service hours, or for scouting groups to get involved with the history of the area.
The RCHS farm campus is open from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
For further details, visit https://raymondcascohistoricalsociety.org/about or call 207-655-6389. Find them on Facebook and Instagram under Raymond-Casco Historical Society.
View Greg Plummer’s Early Bird Show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@raymondcascohistoricalsoci7498 <
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