Celebrating Our Past, Preserving Our Present, Shaping Our Future

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) is proud to present Biddeford at 250, a community centered initiative connecting national history to Biddeford’s local story. 

Through public lectures, storytelling, and a community driven time capsule project, we invite residents, neighbors, and visitors to reflect on the people, places, and experiences that define Biddeford. 

This initiative is not just about looking back, it’s about deciding what matters enough to carry forward. 

Get involved: 

  • Attend a lecture or presentation
  • Submit an idea for the Biddeford  250 Time Capsule
  • Follow and share our “250 Moments” series

Together, we can ensure Biddeford’s history reflects the diversity, creativity, and resilience of its people.

AMERICA AT 250: A DEEPER HISTORY

MUSTER TO MEMORY


A powerful documentary exploring Maine’s Civil War experience through the firsthand words of soldiers in the 1st, 10th , and 29th Maine Infantry Regiments. Drawing from journals and letters, the film reveals the memory, sacrifice, and humanity behind the history.

PRESENTED BY

Dan Lambert– Filmmaker, Dirigo History Project

Founder of the Dirigo History Project and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker specializing in Maine History

Dave Cheever – Historian & Former Maine State Archivist

Archivist, media producer, and historian involved in Maine’s Civil War and Bicentennial commemorations.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6PM
McArthur Library on Main Street in Biddeford, ME.
 


ALL LECTURES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC


MORE INFO AND GUIDELINES COMING SOON!

Honoring Heritage, Embracing Diversity, Building Community.