The Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) continues its 2026 Online Winter Lecture Series on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 5:30 p.m., with George F. Snell III, the great-great-grandson of a volunteer with Company D of the 3rd Maine Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War.

A former award-winning journalist and communications consultant, Snell is the producer and host of Company D, a narrative history podcast exploring the lives of Maine soldiers and the families they left behind.

Inspired by a Civil War diary written by his great-great-grandfather, Snell has spent years researching the lives of hundreds of soldiers who served in the 3rd Maine Infantry Regiment.

“What emerged were stories of courage and cowardice, loyalty and betrayal, tragedy and triumph,” Snell says of his research, in a news release. “To understand these men, I looked beyond the battlefield—to their families, neighbors, and communities. These were ship carpenters, lobstermen, and shopkeepers whose lives were changed forever by war. Their struggles, choices, and sacrifices reveal a richer, more human side of the American Civil War.”

Through his compelling podcast, Snell now shares the countless stories of Company D with thousands of listeners. On February 26, LCHA will host Snell for an evening of history as he shares some of his favorite discoveries — tales of courage, loss, and the lasting impact of war on ordinary families.

Thanks to the generous support of J. Edward Knight Insurance, this online lecture is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required to receive the participation link. The registration link and additional information are available at www.lincolncountyhistory.org/event/company-d/.

The LCHA Winter Lecture Series explores a wide range of historical topics and perspectives. This year’s programs have included author Aimee Fogg, who shared stories of Maine World War II servicemen buried in a cemetery in Belgium; Bowdoin College professor Caylin Carbonell, who examined household labor in Colonial New England; and presentations on Black Mainers in the Revolutionary era with Dr. McMahon and historian Bob Greene.

Lincoln County Historical Association is a non-profit organization that provides stewardship for the 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset. For more information, please visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org or Facebook at Lincoln County Historical Association (Maine). Donations are accepted to support the work of Lincoln County Historical Association. To donate, please visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org/get-involved/donate