Sinking of the Lusitania with Historian Jerry Wiles

Join us online with Jerry Wiles, a long time friend of The Cedars and local historian, as he shares his knowledge on the sinking of the Lusitania. Wiles taught American and Maine history for 33 years at Greely Middle School in Cumberland. He retired in 2001, however he continues to offer his popular history lectures... Read more »

A Sailor’s Treasure: Sea Chests & Curiosities

Sarah Timm, Manager of Education at Maine Maritime Museum will share objects gathered across the globe by Maine sea captains and crews, illuminating the American worldview of the 19th century. The talk will be followed by a tour the Museum’s newest exhibit, A Sailor’s Treasure: Sea Chests & Curiosities. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81781917536... Meeting ID:... Read more »

Bird Migration with Maine Audubon

Join us for this online event where author, Nick Lund from Maine Audubon will present on bird migration in Maine. Nick frequently presents to our members at The Atrium and continues to visit with them via Zoom conference.  We're happy to share this opportunity to learn more about the migratory journeys of birds from both... Read more »

President Lincoln and Dr. King; A Meeting of Words and Principles

Join Anna Worbel, Local American historian, teacher, poet and Holocaust Studies educator as she reads excerpts from the speeches of President Lincoln and Dr. King, exploring their contexts as well as continuities and changes of the century between the two "liberators". Their relevant echoes in our time will be commented on. Join our Zoom meeting... Read more »

History of the Augusta National Country Club

Join us online with Jerry Wiles, a long time friend of The Cedars and local historian, as he shares his knowledge on the Augusta National Country Club. Wiles taught American and Maine history for 33 years at Greely Middle School in Cumberland. He retired in 2001, however he continues to offer his popular history lectures... Read more »

Maine Audubon : Distinctive Bird Sounds and How to Remember Them

Join us for this online event where author, Nick Lund from Maine Audubon will present on bird sounds and how to remember them. Nick frequently presents to our members at The Atrium and continues to visit with them via Zoom conference. We’re happy to share this opportunity to learn more about the variety of bird... Read more »

Historian Herb Adams, Casco Bay Sea Serpents

    Sea monsters have long roamed the dark waters of legends, they embody a wild and chaotic power. There have been numerous accounts of sea serpent sightings off the coast of Maine, local Historian Herb Adams will share stories and accounts of these mystical creatures that many claim roam the deep waters of Casco... Read more »

Portland Conservatory of Music with Violinist Sylvia Schwartz & Lute Player Timothy Burris

  The Cedars is pleased to welcome back Portland Conservatory of Music with musicians Sylvia Schwartz(violin) & Timothy Burris (Lute/Theorbo) for an evening concert at The Atrium. Deeply inspired by the relationship between music, movement, and dance, violinist and teacher Sylvia Schwartz is a passionate chamber musician in both modern and historical performance practices. The... Read more »

Maine Marimba Ensemble Concert

The Cedars welcomes Maine Marimba Ensemble to The Atrium. Maine Marimba performs complex polyrhythmic arrangements of traditional and contemporary Zimbabwean music on handcrafted marimbas. Put your dancing shoes on and join us in the courtyard for an evening of unforgettable music and great company!  RSVP your spot to: jo'neill@thecedarsportland.org  or  207-221-7192