Members-Only "Ramble" on Bar Island with Terese Miller
Date and Time
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
July 17th at 8am
Location
La Rochelle 127 West Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Fees/Admission
This is a members-only event, but new members are welcome! Become a member at: https://barharborhistorical.org/join/ Members register for free at: https://www.showclix.com/event/bar-island-ramble
Contact Information
207-288-0000
Description
Terese will lead us to explore the ruins of the historic structures of Bar Island. We'll see evidence of the fascinating histories of the Rodick family - Daniel Rodick, one of the earliest settlers of Bar Harbor arrived in 1769 and bought Bar Island from Mme DeGregoire in the late 1790s. From their island homestead, the descendants of Daniel flourished and led the development of Bar Harbor as the premier resort of the rich and famous. Pivoting from farming and fishing practices they built the largest hotel in the US and provided the infrastructure for a thriving summer colony on Mount Desert Island. Terese will talk and show us the remnants of the Hunt Slater summer estate, the birthplace of 'Rip Rap' the nationally admired pointer dog, and Moosewood, the home of retired NBC news correspondent Jack Perkins and his wife Mary Jo, and the Bar Harbor Canoe Club. We'll meet at the bottom of Bridge Street - wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing. Registration is limited to 15, so sign up early!
