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Mildred G. Burrage, Painter and Preservationist 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Nickels-Sortwell House Barn, Federal Street , Wiscasset

Earle Shettleworth, director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and Maine State Historian will discuss local artist and historic preservationist Mildred G. Burrage. Mildred studied art in France before World War I, met Monet at Giverny and continued to paint throughout her life. A passionate historic preservationist, she founded the Lincoln County Cultural and Historical Society with Frances Sortwell in 1954. They helped preserve the 1761 Pownalborough Courthouse in Dresden, the 1811 Old Jail and the 1809 Old Academy Building in Wiscasset. Mildred established the Maine Art Gallery in the latter, one of the earliest galleries to display the work of Maine artists. $5 Historic New England members, $10 nonmembers. Registration recommended. Call 207-882-7169 or visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org to reserve a place.

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