The final presentation in the Lincoln County Historical Association’s 2019 Winter Lecture Series will commence at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 3 in the Communications (“911”) Building behind the Lincoln County Court House in Wiscasset. Master shipwright Leon Poindexter will speak on the iconic ship-of-war Providence, which was commanded by Continental Navy hero John Paul Jones. Poindexter is currently directing the restoration of Providence’s full-scale replica, at the Wiscasset waterfront. The restoration is expected to be completed in spring.

Poindexter has done similar work on the Boston Tea Party ships, U.S.S. Constitution, and numerous other vessels. As well, he directed shipboard sets for the 2003 film “Pirates of the Caribbean,” in which the Providence replica played a starring role, and he himself appeared onscreen and in the credits.

The Lincoln County Historical Association is a non-profit organization providing 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 our website at www.lincolncountyhistory.org or on Facebook at Lincoln County Historical Association Maine.

The public is encouraged to attend the Winter Series Lectures and enjoy their warm conviviality.

Coffee and pastries will be served. Suggested donation is $5.