The Union Historical Society has announced the celebration of Founder's Day on July 18, 19, and 20. This year's festivities will kick off with a special unveiling ceremony on the Union Common, where community members will gather to witness the introduction of the new "Come Spring" map.

The "Come Spring" map has been a significant presence on the Common for centuries. The new map will not only showcase the well-known depiction of Union as illustrated in the book "Come Spring" by Ben Ames Williams but will also feature a photo index of historical photos and facts surrounding the Common area.

The weekend activities include a pie social and music on the Common, hosted by the Union Area Chamber of Commerce, on Friday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 19, will start with a free pancake breakfast at the People's United Methodist Church. Other activities include a parade, old-fashioned children's games, open houses, movies, community gatherings, and various activities. Additionally, the Union Masonic Lodge will be hosting a chicken barbecue on the Common Saturday, July 19, at noon.

For a complete schedule, please visit Union Historical Society's website, or follow on Facebook: Union Historical Society. For more information, please call 785-5444.

Friday, July 18

4:00 to 7:00 PM - Union Farmer’s Market at the entrance to the Union Fairgrounds 
5:00 PM - Unveiling of the Come Spring Map, on the Common (see more information below)
5:30 to 7:00 PM - Pie Social and concert called “Union Area Chamber’s Concert on the Common and now Famous Pie Social”.
7:00 to 9:00 pm - Contra Dance at the Union Fairgrounds with a live caller.

Saturday, July 19

7:00 to 9:00 AM - Pancake Breakfast at the People’s United Methodist Church
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Union Country Club will be open to the public, The first nine holes will be free and open to all (no membership required).
Mid-Day - Children’s games on the Common before and after the parade
10:00 AM - Parade starting at the Union Town Office 
9:00 AM to Noon - Union Historical Society Open House at the Robbins House, serving refreshments made using Lena Grinnell's 1896 recipes, along with a merchandise booth
12:00 PM - Chicken Barbecue put on by the Union Masonic Lodge, on the Common
1:00 to 4:00 PM - Open house at the Old Town House
2:00 PM - Three film clips - at the Old Town House: “The Fire That Destroyed the Odd Fellows Building.”; “The Legacy of Union’s Birdhouse Street Signs” a brief news channel coverage of the history of Union’s birdhouses; and the story of the Union Casket Factory, from Lou McNally’s “Made in Maine”.
3:30 PM - Union Historical Society Walking Tour of the Common, meet at the Old Town House
7:00 PM - Silent Movie at the Old Town House, Union Historical Society – free old-fashioned Pop Corn!

Sunday, July 20

6:00 AM - Serenity at Sunrise: A Sunday Morning Paddle on Seven Tree Pond. Bring your canoe, kayak or paddleboard and PFDs and gather at Ayer Park early.
10:45 AM - Peoples United Methodist Church Service on the Common
12:00 PM - Family picnic on the Common. Bring your favorite picnic lunch, ice cream social will be provided following lunch