Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta invites visitors to explore Lincoln County’s pre-revolutionary and early American history through special programs. One highlights historic craftsmanship while another celebrates an important often overlooked date in the nation’s founding.

Operated by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), Chapman-Hall House is a historic house museum that interprets life in Lincoln County during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The museum is open for walk-in tours on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

In addition to regular tours, the museum will host two special events in the coming weeks.

On Sunday, July 26 at 1:30 p.m., George Keyes, an art historian, retired museum curator, and key member of the LCHA Collections Committee, will present a pop-up presentation featuring Windsor chairs from the association’s collection. Keyes will explore the distinctive features and variations of these iconic chairs and discuss how English makers developed efficient production methods in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, creating furniture that was stylish, durable and accessible.

The Windsor chair program is included with museum admission: $10 for adults; free for children, LCHA members and active-duty military personnel.

On Sunday, Aug. 2, visitors can learn about an often overlooked yet significant moment in history: the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While the document was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, it is believed that most signers added their names to the Declaration on Aug. 2, 1776, nearly a month after its adoption. This date is often overshadowed by the better-known July 4 celebration. Visitors to the Chapman-Hall House on Aug. 2 will help commemorate the date and learn more about the story of the document's adoption.

Through these programs and museum tours, Chapman-Hall House connects visitors with the people, objects and stories that tell stories of Lincoln County and the early history of the U.S.