The Art and Science of Researching Your Old House
Schedule
Thu Oct 30 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME, United States, Maine 04330 | Augusta, ME
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A Capital Read Presents: The Art and Science of Researching Your Old HouseJoin us for a talk with Dr. Aimée Keithan, architectural historian, buildings archaeologist, and Educational Programs Manager at Greater Portland Landmarks. Drawing on her expertise and passion for uncovering untold stories in worn wooden beams and faded paint, Aimee will guide us through the art and science of researching your old house. In Maine, where some of the nation’s oldest homes still stand, each structure holds echoes of community, social history, and the intimate stories of those who came before us. Through both online archives and in-person resources—many freely accessible—she’ll show you how to begin your own exploration, then turn that trail of discovery into rich narratives of the lives that once filled those walls. You’ll learn how to transform bricks and mortar into living tales of family, neighborhood, and memory—preserving not just a structure, but the heartbeat of history.
Dr. Aimée Keithan, Maine‑born architectural historian and buildings archaeologist, researches marginalized histories through the physical layers of buildings. She’s worked in historic‑house museums in both Britain and the U.S. and held research fellowships at George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Preservation Society of Newport County. She currently serves as Educational Programs Manager at Greater Portland Landmarks.
This program is inspired by this year's A Capital Read. A Capital Read, a “one book” community read project spearheaded by Lithgow Library, and sponsored by the Friends of Lithgow Library. We offer this program to:
-Deepen the appreciation for literature through reading, discussion, activities and events related to our chosen title
-Enhance the feeling of community in our diverse city, and
-Demonstrate the power of libraries to bring people together
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Where is it happening?
45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME, United States, Maine 04330Event Location & Nearby Stays:
