Tomorrow: Colin Woodard in Bethel!
Join us at Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy, at 2 p.m.
Upcoming event:
“The Last, Best Hope: The 250 Year Struggle for the American Experiment in a Divided Federation” with Colin Woodard
March 21, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy
39 Church Street, Bethel, ME 04217
Presentation & Signing: FREE!
Special Reception Tickets: 250bethel.org/woodard
Tomorrow is the day! Acclaimed Maine author Colin Woodard will be at Bingham Auditorium at Gould Academy on Saturday, March 21, at 2:00 pm, to discuss his work on regional cultures in United States history!
The presentation and signing are FREE to all!
Woodard will be discussing the thesis first put forward in his award-winning book, American Nations: that there’s never been one America but rather several Americas, each with its own, centuries-old ideals, values, and religious and cultural heritage. Thrown together in an accident of history, these regional cultures have fought over the meaning and purpose of the U.S. federation, testing Americans’ commitment to securing the natural rights ideals in the Declaration of Independence.
Since American Nations first appeared in 2011, Woodard has continued to develop this theme in later books such as American Character (2016), Union (2020), and Nations Apart (2025). His presentation will focus on the implications of his research for the United States today, in the 250th year of American independence.
Special Author Reception!
Following the presentation and signing the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society will also be hosting a special reception with the author as a fundraiser for the Independence 250 program series.
The reception will also offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society. We’ll be offering light refreshments, behind-the-scenes tours with the Executive Director, and a preview of our upcoming exhibits. Tickets to the reception are $20 for Museums of the Bethel Historical Society members and $25 for non-members.
Just a few spaces remain, so please reserve your reception tickets as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!