A Fundraising Event to Benefit 1912 Portland-Lewiston Interurban,
No. 14, Narcissus. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the
Narcissus on August 18, 1914, at Seashore Trolley Museum.
2018 Teddy Roosevelt Days
a three-day event being held
at
Seashore Trolley Museum
Kennebunkport, Maine
July 20, 21, & 22
A Benefit Event For the Narcissus Project
Plans are coming together for the 4th Annual TeddyRoosevelt Days Event at Seashore
The schedule is coming together. As in previous years, the fundraising event to benefit the Narcissus Project will kick off with a Friday activity that requires tickets to be purchased in advance for the limited-seating gala opening. The Friday activity will include a reception, trolley rides, a guided tour of the Narcissus, presentations, raffles, a silent auction, and Theodore Roosevelt-related items for sale. All proceeds benefit the restoration and companion interpretation programs (Exhibits & Education Program Development) of the 1912 Portland-Lewiston Interurban, No. 14, Narcissus. Saturday and Sunday activities are open to the public with the purchase of general fund admission tickets to the Museum. More details on the event will follow in the coming weeks. Tickets for the Friday gala opening will become available online in May.
Tickets are $30 each.
One of the presenters on the schedule for the Friday gala opening is Ms. Donna Davidge. Donna is a direct descendant of William Sewall of Island Falls, ME. William (Bill) Sewall and his nephew, Wilmot Dow were Theodore Roosevelt's guides during TR's three visits to Island Falls (1878 and two in 1879). TR stayed at Sewall House during those visits. Donna owns the Sewall House in Island Falls, thus keeping the home in the family with many of the original furnishings, etc. still within the home since those early days when TR stayed there. Bill Sewall and TR would remain close friends for their entire lives. Donna will discuss the history of the Sewall House and will have a few TR/Sewall-related artifacts to share with the guests who attend the gala opening on Friday.
More details will follow...
Mark your calendars, purchase your Friday-opening tickets in advance, and make plans to attend the 2018 Teddy Roosevelt Days Event on July 20, 21, & 22 at Seashore Trolley Museum.
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We continue the restoration work on the 1912, Narcissus, the only surviving high-speed, luxury interurban coach of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban.
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Being more than a century old, the stately, "Elegant Ride," Narcissus, is a gem. This shimmering precious stone of Maine transportation history is brilliantly resplendent as it emanates so many elements of history, including; time, places, people, and events, that it was coupled to, that when just a smattering of its seemingly innumerable stories are shared, the contents captivates, fascinates, then generates, interest to learn more 🙋. The majestic Narcissus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Please consider joining the epic journey to complete the Narcissus Project by making a donation today!
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The restoration of this majestic icon of Maine's electric railway history is but one in a series of captivating stories containing an abundance of incredible coalition of narratives.
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The Narcissus is featured in the national Gold Award-winning novel, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride. The "Elegant Ride" is the Narcissus. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914, between Lewiston and Portland, Maine, while campaigning for the Progressive Party candidates.
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Independent book publisher, Phil Morse, holding
the Gold Book Award Winner plaque for
the Middle Reader category for The Eric
Hoffer Book Award. Congratulations to
award-winning Maine author,
Jean M. Flahive
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