A treasure trove of raffle items and a cake auction await the guests at Lincoln County Historical Association’s Preservation Party from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Pownalborough Court House, Dresden. This annual event provides vital support for the organization’s mission.
A highlight of the celebration is the spirited auctioneering of experiential items by Kaja Vielleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. This year’s offerings include vacation time at two Maine family camps and a lovely home in Hollywood, California; a colonial-style dinner for eight in the tavern of the historic Pownalborough Court House; a baking class for four to six people; an airplane ride above Lincoln County for three people; a clutch of repertory theater tickets; a Murder Mystery Dinner Party for eight in a Wiscasset home; and more.
Everyone’s a winner in the Preservation Party auction of cakes. According to tradition, the fast and furious bidding for these treats is followed by an expression of even more generosity when the high bidders share their winning desserts with other guests.
In addition to the auction and dinner, the event will include music, a cash bar and the chance to explore the colonial-era courthouse overlooking the Kennebec River. Tickets are available at lincolncountyhistory.org under “Events.”