Oral History Workshop - June 12, Milo Public Library, 9:00a - 3:30p
Milo Historical Society will host an informative workshop, led by Jo Radner in the Milo Public Library on Saturday, May 15 from 9:30-4. Ms. Radner is a noted oral historian and folklorist. She is the former president of the American Folklore Society and the Washington, D.C. Storytellers Theatre. She taught literature, storytelling, folklore for 30 years at American University and has published numerous books on Irish and American culture. For more information about Jo Radner please visit her Web site at http://joradner.com.
All members of the community, young and old, are invited to attend. The workshop will train Milo-residents in interviewing, recording and collecting stories about Milo’s past simply by talking with your friends, families and neighbors. The Milo Historical Society began this effort to collect the memories and stories of older residents in the Three Rivers area. This effort will help Milo and its communities capture the unique history of the region. The Historical Society hopes to publish these oral histories as part of the Our Town: Milo project.
The workshop is free to attend and will have a break for lunch, so please bring a bag lunch. Snacks and beverages will be available.
By attending this workshop, participants can take part in the Historical Society’s mission to promote and preserve these memories. Help keep the stories Milo from fading by joining us for this wonderful opportunity.
If you are interested in attending or would like more information please RSVP or contact Andrew Barnes at (207) 478-0650 or send him an email at abarnes@umext.maine.edu.
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Where does Milo's name come from?
Local Folklore relates that Theophilus Sargent, one of our community's earliest settlers, was given the honor of choosing the town's name. His choice was in all probability based upon the following Greek legend:
Milo (6th Century B.C.)
Milo was a famous Greek athlete in the latter part of the 6th century B.C. It was claimed that he once carried a four-year-old cow through the stadium at Olympia. Afterwards, he ate the whole animal. The story goes that, as an old man, he tried to tear an oak tree in two, but the trunk closed on his hands and pinned him to the tree. While held there, he was attacked and devoured by wolves. |
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The Milo Historical Society Museum is located at 12 High Street in Milo, Maine.
 MUSEUM HOURS
The Museum is open from 1-3 on Tuesdays and Fridays during the Summer.
You may also make an appointment with our curator, Gwen Bradeen.
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The Milo Historical Society is located in Milo, Maine.
