Historian Jerry Wiles will share the life story of noted author Nelle Harper Lee (1926-2016), author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and best known by her pen name, Harper Lee. Published in 1960, the work was a coming of age story that reflected racial prejudice in the South. "To Kill a Mockingbird" won a Pulitzer Prize as well as several other literary awards. The movie version, starring Gregory Peck, won three Academy Awards. Prior to her passing, she published "Go Set a Watchman," a sequel that was actually the first book she wrote. The book broke pre-sale records and is on target to becoming one of the fastest selling literary works in history.

We welcome the public to join us Monday, May 9, from 3 to 4 p.m. in our living room overlooking the Damariscotta River.

The Lincoln Home is located at 22 River Road, overlooking the Damariscotta River, in Newcastle. For more information, contact Rhonda Hanna, director of community life, at 563-3350.