International Haskell Family Society Haskell Family Association

You Are Invited to the

2008 HASKELL FAMILY REUNION

At

 Deer Isle, Maine

 September 19 - 20 - 21, 2008

Photograph Courtesy: Tom Haskell

Sponsored by:

Haskell Family Association

And

International Haskell Family Society

Deer Isle, Maine has been the home of Haskells for more than 242 years. Descendents of these early Deer Isle settlers have scattered throughout Maine and the world.  Today there are about 5,000 Haskells living in Maine. In September 2008 the Island becomes a pilgrimage to “ back home”.

While the reunion invitation emphasizes Deer Isle the Island is home to two towns - Deer Isle and Stonington - and several small villages.  The Island is separated from the mainland by a bridge and causeway.  It lies in Penobscot Bay.

The first people to live on Deer Isle were American Indians as early as 6,100 years ago.  This was about 6,000 years after the glacier covering this part of the world receded leaving behind a coastline dotted with islands and bays that make Maine a tourist mecca .

English speaking colonists settled on the island  about 1760, having moved up from mainly Massachusetts.  Haskells were among these founders. Haskells were skilled seafarers, developers of commerce, farmers, and community leaders.  The Haskell Mills built in the 1770’s used the tide flow at the Haskell Mill Dam to power a grist mill and saw mill.  The Pilgrim’s Inn, known in the past as the Ark, was built by Ignatius Haskell.  He also built a tannery which was torn down in the 1930’s.  There are many other buildings and places that have a Haskell history.

As you travel to the reunion, and we suggest afterward, take note of the Haskell name associated with businesses, streets, and other  places.  For example there is the Haskell Cemetery at China, Maine.

During the reunion you will have the pleasure of meeting and talking with Haskell “cousins” from afar.  You will hear talks about ancestors. There will be a trip to Acadia National Park - a nature wonderland.  You will see the Haskell collection at the Deer Isle - Stonington Historical Society as well as craft demonstrations.  And you will participate in a “Down East” clambake tradition.

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The Program

2008 Haskell Family Reunion

Deer Isle , Maine

September, 19 - 20 - 21

Please note: there may be minor changes as arrangement details are made.

Friday, September 19:

1:00 - 5:00 pm:

Registration at either the Comfort Inn, Belfast or Pilgrim’s Inn, Deer Isle.  See map and accommodation sheets for location.  Coffee, tea and cookies will be available.

5:30 pm:

Bus leaves Comfort Inn for the Manor Inn, Castine.  Those staying on Deer Isle can  go directly to the Inn.

6:00 - 7:00 pm:

Social hour, cash bar

7: 00 pm:

Introductions and welcome by HFA Chairman  “Tom” Haskell.

Reading of Proclamation declaring September 20 Haskell Day in Maine.

Dinner with guest speaker H. Morgan “Hank” Haskell author of “ Brunswick’s Legacy - A Learned Man’, a story of his father , Henry Carvill Haskell, founder of Brunswick Worsted Mills.  Introduced by Donna Brunstad.

Open invitation to those at dinner to speak of a family incident or  folklore  that is family history.

9:00pm:

Bus returns to Comfort Inn.

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Saturday, September 20 :

8:00 am:

Bus leaves Comfort Inn for Deer Isle. Those on Deer Isle are to drive to the Deer Isle - Stonington Historical Society.

9:15 am:

Arrive Deer Isle - Stonington Historical Society. Coffee, tea and donuts will be available 

9:15 - 12:00 pm:

Speaker on Deer Isle history

Tour the facilities and see the Haskell and other historical collections. Copies of the Haskell tree will be available for purchase.

Visit with and observe demonstrations by traditional artisans --- spinning, rug hooking, and knitting of pockets and heads for lobster traps.

12:00 pm:

Leave for Pilgrim’s Inn.

12:15 - 1:15 pm:

Hors d'oeuvres at Pilgrim’s Inn.

1:15 - 2:15 pm:

Annual meeting.

2:15 - 4:00 pm:

(a ) Self guided tour of Deer Isle

and / or

( b ) A van shuttle loop of the island including Stonington and the cemetery’s.

4:00 pm:

Bus leaves for Edgewood Farm. Those on Deer Isle can either drive there or take the bus.

4:30 pm:

Arrive Edgewood Farm for clambake.

Music by Bob Haskell Band ( invited )

Guest speaker  Linda Greenlaw, author of “The Hungry Ocean” and co-author with her mother “Recipes From a Very Small Island “ ( invited ).

Auction / raffle of Haskell items

7:30 pm:

Bus leaves for Comfort Inn.

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Sunday, September 21:

The day will be spent at Acadia National  Park

View from Cadillac Mountain (1530 ft., 466m), Mount Desert Island,

Acadia National Park, Maine.

Photograph Courtesy: Tom Haskell

8:30 am:

Leave for the park by bus from the Comfort Inn. Those staying on the Island are to meet the bus at the Comfort Inn.

10:00 am:

Arrive at Acadia National Park for a guided tour.

12:00 pm:

Lunch at Jordan Pond House on your own from the menu .

1:30 - 3:00 pm:

Visit Bar Harbor for a leisurely stroll.

3:30 pm:

Leave Bar Harbor for the Comfort Inn.

5:00 pm:

Arrive at Comfort Inn. This is the end of the reunion.

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Accommodation

Pilgrim’s Inn - Deer Isle

Photograph Courtesy: Tom Haskell

Located at Deer Isle. Take Rte 15 ( S ) off Rte 1. After crossing a large green suspension bridge ( possibly under repair ) you will cross a causeway at 0.9 miles. It is 4 miles to the village.

The Inn has been reserved for the reunion weekend. There are accommodation for 35 people. There are three cottages that house 4 people. The price is $99 - $189 per night plus 7% tax.  Room rates are for two. This includes a full breakfast. If booked for three nights there is a $10 per night reduction . Reunion registration will be available.

NOTE: the rooms are blocked through December 31, 2007. After that prices will more than likely increase.

Website: http://www.pilgrimsinn.com/  Tel. 888 -778 -7505 or 20- 348 -6615. Email Innkeeper@pilgrimsinn.com .

Comfort Inn - Ocean's Edge

Located in Belfast on Route 1, 2.7 miles north of the intersection with Route 3 on the right, overlooking Penobscot Bay. This is 189 miles north of Boston, 100 miles from Portland, and 34 miles southwest of Bangor.

50 rooms have been reserved for three days. The price is $120 - $150 per night. There are suites available at $140 per night that can accommodate two couples. The price includes breakfast.

Check in is at 2:00 pm. Reunion registration is from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the hotel.

Website http://www.comfortinnbelfast.com/home.html  Email comfortinnbelfast@adelphia.net . Tel. 207 - 338 - 2090.

Other Accommodation:

There is other accommodation. The two above have been reserved for the reunion. Additional Deer Isle accommodation can be found at the Deer Isle - Stonington Chamber of Commerce website - http://www.deerislemaine.com .

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