The series of programs, "Revolutionary Belfast" continues at the Belfast Free Library, Tuesday, July 14, with a talk on the “History and Archaeology of a Revolutionary War Trading Post” by author and AP U.S. History teacher Charles H. "Chip" Lagerbom. The program will start at 6:30 p.m., and take place in the Abbott Room of the Library, 106 High Street in Belfast.

In this illustrated presentation, Lagerbom will describe the discovery and history of Jonathan Lowder's Truckhouse, which was built along the banks of Penobscot River near present-day Veazie. The Truckhouse site was discovered in the summer of 1988, while actually searching for a different colonial site. This is the story of early mid-Maine colonial history and a war-time Truckhouse right here in our backyard, according to Belfast Free Library, in a news release.

Charles H. “Chip” Lagerbom received his M.A. in History and Archaeology from University of Maine at Orono with the excavation and analysis of a Revolutionary War Truckhouse or trading post. An avid diver, Lagerbom has organized shipwreck surveys of the 1779 Penobscot Expedition and the 17th century English galleon Angel Gabriel off Pemaquid. He travels to and speaks frequently on topics regarding Antarctica, Cape Horn, Maine whaling and New England colonial and maritime history.

The schedule of events in July include: (All programs are free and open to the public and take place in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library unless noted.)

Wednesday July 15, at 2:00, “Researching Women in the American Revolution” with Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist at American Ancestors. The event takes place in the Abbott Room if the Library.

On Tuesday July 21, the Library will host a free screening of the musical “1776” at the Colonial Theatre, 163 High Street in Belfast. The film starts at 6:30 pm.

Monday July 27, 7;00 pm, “The Times That Tried Men’s and Women’s Souls: Belfast During the American Revolution”, with Megan Pinette from the Belfast Historical Society

Wednesday July 29, - 10am-1pm, “By Land or By Sea” – a day of Revolutionary Era activities at Steamboat Landing on the waterfront in Belfast.

Friday July 31, 10am- Revolutionary Tour of Grove Cemetery with Megan Pinette, Belfast Historical Society.

Friday July 31, 4pm- Patriotic Salute with Midcoast Ukes- Concert on Brigham Green, Main Street in Belfast.

Sign up for tickets to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence at the Belfast Free Library, August 13-15; belfastlibrary.org/revolutionary-belfast/