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Tuesday, May 14:  Veteran Recalls Posting at Fort Williams (1946-1948)

Meeting at 6:30 in Thomas Memorial Library’s Community Room.

 

96-year-old Cliff Eaton will share memories of his life as an 18-year-old Army enlistee, whose only station during his military service was at Fort Williams between 1946 and 1948. Cliff’s interesting story is told with clarity, humor, and perhaps best of all, with original pics that he took (and processed) while exercising his new-found hobby in photography. You will be among the very first members of the public to see these marvelous shots from when “The Fort” was still a fort!

 


This is also our annual meeting and light refreshments will be served.

Check out the New Home of the

Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society:

We are now open Monday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 to noon.

We are also busy creating two new endeavors. A Cape Elizabeth Town Museum and a Fort Williams Museum. Both will feature dioramas created by Bob Dodd. We are excited to be able to display many of our fascinating holdings and to share more information about our town. 

A grand opening is planned for the weekend of Memorial Day, 2024. Stay tuned for details!

Our 2024 annual fundraising is happening now. Give generously to make our town's history more accessable!

Become a member and help us preserve and promote interest in Cape's fascinating past. Members' benefits include:


The annual membership fee is only $25.00, and is due the first of September. If you pay your dues in June - August, your membership will last through the following year.


Click here for a membership form, which can be printed and mailed to us with your check. 

Click here If you would like to make a donation by credit card. Donations of $25 or more include a year membership to CEHPS.

The Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society is a tax exempt 501(c) (3) organization. Donors can deduct contributions they make to us under IRC Section 170. We are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.

Email: cehps@capeelizabeth.org  

Telephone: 207-808-8127

Mail: Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society

1000 Shore Road

Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107