In 1970, Hartland celebrated the 150th Anniversary of its February 7, 1820 Incorporation as a Town.
Commemorative Hartland Sesquicentennial & Shaver Permit Pins
Hartland’s Sesquicentennial Committee spent many, many hours planning the upcoming event led by Chairman Merrill A. Moore.
(L-R) Front Row: Merrill Moore, Marilyn Carr, Arland Stedman, John Plummer & Edgar Woodman
Back Row: Steve McNichol, Wayne Libby, Burton Jones, Keith Tapley & Vaughn Stedman
Numerous events were scheduled throughout town over the weekend of June 26th-28th to mark the landmark anniversary however nature was less than cooperative with an abundance of rainfall over most of the weekend. Many events had to be postponed or canceled, but the citizens of Hartland still managed to hold the Sesquicentennial Parade during a break in the rainfall as well as many of the rescheduled celebration events.
Originally Scheduled Sesquicentennial Program of Events
The Sesquicentennial History of Hartland by Wayne Libby is a masterpiece of research materials compiled together into words and photos. His research is the founding base from which all further research of Hartland’s history has been developed and recorded to this website. We are forever indebted for Wayne’s incredible work and dedication on this project.
Front Cover – Sesquicentennial History of Hartland – 1970
Merrill A. Moore – Sesquicentennial Chairman & Master of Ceremonies
John Plummer ready to lead the Parade
Preparing for the Parade
Sesquicentennial Royalty
Jim’s General Store – St. Albans
Unity Raceway – Unity
W. H. Moore & Son Woodworking – Hartland
John Plummer leads the Parade past Steve’s Gulf & The No Beard Jail
Vi’s Variety Store – Hartland
Hartland Tanning Company – Hartland
Silver Bells (Unknown)
Steeves-McCormack American Legion Post No. 141 – Hartland
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Sesquicentennial Royalty
Sesquicentennial Royalty
Sesquicentennial Royalty
Thut’s Express – Bangor
(Unknown)
Hartland Baptist Church – Hartland
Piscataquis American Legion – Guilford
Hartland Academy Alumni Association – Hartland
Hartland Grain & Grocery – Hartland
Scott-Webb Memorial Hospital – Hartland
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W. H. Moore & Son Woodworking – Hartland
W. H. Moore & Son Woodworking – Hartland
Hartland Public Library – Hartland
Andy Lawence Rupp Sales – St. Albans
Hartland Tanning Company – Hartland
Big Indian Lake Association – St. Albans
Pine Tree Christmas Club
Period Costumes for the Parade
Elmer & Bea Littlefield in Period Costumes with their son Chris Littlefield in Carriage