Past Events - Lyman Historical Society

Spirit of America Award Presented to the Lyman Cemetery Committee

On November 15, the Lyman Cemetery Committee was honored as a recipient of a Spirit of America Award for York County. One of the recipients is Pricilla Miles, also a member of our Lyman Historical Society. Their many accomplishments were described in the nomination by the Lyman Select Board and read by our county commissioner, Donna Ring. Lyman is so fortunate that this group of volunteers keeps our history alive by the preservation of the historic monuments in our town. Thank you for your efforts and congratulations on this honor!

Cousens Memorial School Presentation

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Pat Littlefield provided a short presentation on Horace Cousens, the town’s primary benefactor for the Cousens Memorial School along with a re-cap of the history of the school from its initial conception to what it’s being used for today. Here is the video of that presentation.On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Pat Littlefield provided a short presentation on Horace Cousens, the town’s primary benefactor for the Cousens Memorial School along with a re-cap of the history of the school from its initial conception to what it’s being used for today. Here is the video of that presentation.

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Schhol Pictures: Do you recognize anyone??

These are letters written by children who had gone to see the Freedom Train, which depicted scenes from history. Apparently, it was a special field trip for students.

There are so many interesting facts collected from the school which gives us a great sense of the school’s past life.

Our Weekend at Funky Bow

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at Funky Bow with donations and the purchase of raffle tickets. Congratulations to the winners! Your support helps fund our community events, the archiving of historic materials, and works towards our goal of having a place of our own. With a space, we could display our many materials in a Museum of Lyman.

Murphy Family Presentation

The Murphy Family - On Wednesday, September 27th Society member Stephen Lord conducted an oral lecture at the Arion Lodge covering several members of the Murphy Family, a prominent family from the Town of Lyman. His presentation included several pages from a binder he’d compiled of documents and photos on Thomas Murphy and his descendants from Lyman. Stephen recently presented this binder, which contains approximately 300 documents and photos relative to the Murphy Family, to the Community Library. Next time you’re at the library, check it out! Pictured from left to right – Library Director Leila Roy, Society Member Stephen Lord and Assistant Librarian Amber Swett. (Picture courtesy of Evelyn Lord.)

ACTON FAIR 2023!!!!

Display showing the soldiers from York County who were serving on July 2, 1863 during the Civil War.

Alan Poore, far right, did Civil War reenactments in the 1990’s and appeared in the movies Gods and Generals and Gettysburg, as well as in documentaries on the Civil War for The History Channel. He is pictured with Steve Lord Lyman Historical Society member left, and Steve Wood of Lebanon.

Steve Lord talks about the service of soldiers from York County during the Civil War

Steve Lord is showing a Bible carried by a Civil War soldier.

During our four days at the Acton Fair 2023, many visitors stopped by to look at the display about the six regiments in which York County soldiers served at Gettysburg. Also depicted was the story of the 27th Maine regiment. It was a great time meeting people who appreciate history. Thank you to the Acton Fair Museum staff for inviting us. See you next year!

ACTON FAIR 2024

Civil War: The Crater (The Siege of Petersburg)

ACTON FAIR 2025

Best Baseball Player in history from York County

ACTON FAIR 2026

The Power of the Grange