The Second Congregational Church in Newcastle was organized in 1843 to serve both the Damariscotta and Newcastle communities. The First Congregational Church had been established in the village of Sheepscot, so a new church was needed on the Damariscotta, or eastern side of Newcastle. The sanctuary portion of the church's current building, erected on the banks of the Damariscotta River, was dedicated in 1849. In 1979 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church's sanctuary houses the Hatchlings-Votey tracker pipe organ was built in 1902 and rebuilt in 1979. It features 945 pipes, 16 ranks and 13 stops.
Location:
Newcastle Maine
Other History nearby:
(Belfast) Alden House
(Auburn) Androscoggin Historical Society Museum
(Boothbay Harbor) Boothbay Railway Village
(Burley) Cassia County Historical Museum
(Portland) Center for Maine History
(Damariscotta) Chapman-Hall House
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02/21 Coming to The Newcastle area
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Lilac Festival Portsmouth NH May25 This beloved Seacoast event features a wide array of activities for children & families, lilac enthusiasts, and history buffs.
Acadia Birding Festival Bar Harbor ME May30-June2 Celebrate the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine at the Acadia Birding Festival. Explore Mount Desert Island and its birds through numerous events and venues.
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