
We Live on Abenaki Land: Interpreting the Evidence and Dispelling the Myths
Sat, Jun 28
|Museums of the Bethel Historical Society
Learn about the history of local Abenaki people!


Time & Location
Jun 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Museums of the Bethel Historical Society, 10 Broad St, Bethel, ME 04217, USA
About The Event
This workshop, led by the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society's Executive Director, Will Chapman, will examine sources which are available to learn about the history of local Abenaki people. Participants will be presented with a variety of historical texts, which will be read and discussed critically. This workshop will be held at the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society's Robinson House. The workshop will be approximately 90 minutes, after which an optional half hour tour of the Museum's "Bethel and Beyond" exhibit will be offered.
To register, use this link here.
*Fees:
MLT Member: $15
Non-MLT Member: $25
*MLT is committed to making this workshop accessible to all. If cost is a barrier to your participation, we encourage you to apply for a stipend (link here) to help cover the workshop cost. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Georgia…