Julia’s Postcards: A Historic Journey Through Greenville Junction

May 4, 2023, 10:00
Meet at 444 Pritham Avenue, Greenville

We’re excited to announce that the Moosehead Historical Society will be participating in the global festival of Jane’s Walk on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This national event, inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs, combines the joy of exploring our town with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement.

We invite you to join us on a journey through time and space as we explore the rich history of Greenville Junction, once hailed as the future boom town of Maine in the March 9, 1900 edition of the Bangor Daily News.

Our upcoming Jane’s Walk will weave together the historical tapestry of this area, focusing on the influential Crafts family—a cornerstone of Greenville during that era. Through the lens of vintage postcards, we’ll reimagine the past as if these missives were penned by Julia Craft, Arthur Craft’s daughter. Julia, a young teenager at the time, witnessed the unfolding changes firsthand.

Our mile-long journey will take us to both former and current landmarks of significance. We’ll visit the sites where the Moosehead Inn, Greenville YMCA, Piscataquis Exchange, and the Bangor and Aroostook train depot once stood. We’ll also explore present-day sites such as the Canadian Pacific train depot, Steamboat Landing, and the Crafts residence.

Join us as we step back in time and walk in the footsteps of those who shaped Greenville’s history. We look forward to sharing this unique experience with you.