Culture Spotlight

Shaker Herb House talk Thurs. Oct. 20

“Shaker Herb House Rehab Plan” is the title of a program to be presented on Thursday, October 20, 7 p.m., at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Rd. (Rte. 231).

Built in 1824, the only existing active Shaker Herb House is part of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village–Maine’s largest National Historic Landmark–and will be restored as an herb house and cultural center. The speaker will be Michael Graham, director of the Shaker Village Museum and Library.

Sponsored by the New Gloucester Historical Society. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Leonard Brooks: (207) 926-3188.