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Wired: How Electricity Came to Maine

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Posted June 12, 2012, at 3:54 p.m.

Saturday, June 30, 2012; 11:44 a.m.

Location: Parade Grounds, Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Contact: Elizabeth Nash; 207-774-1822

Website: mainehistory.org

This Maine Historical Society exhibit explores the electrification of Maine during the 20th century, and how a rural state became modern. Told primarily through material from the Central Maine Power collection, it explores the landscape, mechanics, economics, politics, and culture of electricity.

10-5 (Mon-Sat), 12-5 (Sun).

Tickets: $8 (adults), $7 (seniors, Triple A, students), $2 (children), Free under 6yrs/members

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