OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society invites you to celebrate its 42nd anniversary at its annual Strawberry Festival from 4-6 p.m. on July 9. The Strawberry Festival, featuring handpicked strawberries, homemade whipped cream, and biscuits will be served outside the Bell Hill Meetinghouse at the top of Bell Hill Road in Otisfield.
An Otisfield landmark since 1839, the meetinghouse has functioned as both a community center and a church. The building is now owned by the Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association, a group dedicated to historic preservation. Designed by local architect Nathan Nutting, Jr., it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cost of the shortcake is $5.
In addition to enjoying the shortcake, you are invited to explore the interior of the meetinghouse, where Maine artist and member of the Western Maine Arts Group, Ulla Hansen, will be showing works in oils and pastels depicting Maine scenes, florals, and other nature themes. Ulla will be present at the July 9 festival and her paintings will be available for purchase. Otisfield’s only remaining one-room schoolhouse will also be open for tours.
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