LISBON FALLS — Lisbon native Richard Nadeau will discuss the Lisbon Falls Slovak Clubs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Lisbon Historical Society.

Nadeau will delve into the history of the first Slovak Hall, built in 1897 in Lisbon Falls by the many Slovak immigrants to the community at the time. The hall, now generally referred to as the “Lower Club,” is the center for Slovak and other activities to this day.

The so-called “Upper Club” was built in 1907 to provide needed expansion facilities for the Slovak community. Then, in a 1929 remodeling of the Lower Club, an impressive mural was painted as a backdrop to the stage of that hall. Nadeau will talk about the significance of the scene, depicting immigrants leaving the old county for a new life here.

The talk will be held at the Lisbon Historical Society, MTM Center,18 School St. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building.

FMI: 207-353-8510, LisbonHistSoc@gmail.com.