The 43rd annual fundraiser will be held July 15 this year, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlight: The late Bob Bahre’s classic car collection (including Packards, Duesenbergs, Stutz Bearcats, the original Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang II from 1921 and vintage racing cars) will be open to the public. There is room for up to 40 other classic […]
Founders Day
Classic cars displayed at Paris Hill Founders Day
Joe Simeone, background, came from Massachusetts on Saturday morning to check out the cars on display at the 40th annual Founders Day & Classic Car Exhibit on Paris Hill in Paris. This 1934 Packard Super 8 Convertible Sedan was driven to the event by a private collector who came to show off his vintage automobile. […]
40th annual Founder's Day festivities announced
PARIS — The 40th annual Founder’s Day to support the Hamlin Library and Museum in Paris will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21, on the Paris Hill Green, rain or shine. The showpiece of the charity event is the Bahre Collection of antique and classic cars. The collection, housed at […]
Paris Hill Founder's Day to feature Bahre car collection
PARIS — The 39th annual Founder’s Day to support the Hamlin Library and Museum on Paris Hill Road will be held Saturday, July 15. The showpiece of the charity event is the Bahre collection of antique and classic cars. The collection, housed at the birthplace of Hannibal Hamlin, Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president, is open […]
Paris Cape Historical Society expands
PARIS — The Paris Cape Historical Society is expanding and wants the community to utilize the new meeting, archival and research space once it’s complete. A groundbreaking ceremony was held July 6 for the new addition to the society’s home and museum at 77 High St. Joseph Boudreau, chairman of the Board of Trustees, who also […]
Founder’s Day, classic car exhibit July 18
PARIS — The 37th annual Founder’s Day to support the Hamlin Library and Museum will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, on the Paris Hill green. The showpiece of the charity event is The Bahre Collection of antique and classic cars. The collection, housed at the birthplace of Hannibal Hamlin, […]
Hamlin Memorial Library to host Founder’s Day
SOUTH PARIS —The Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum will hold its 37th annual Founder’s Day and Classic Car Exhibit Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16 Hannibal Hamlin Drive in South Paris. The showpiece of this charity event is The Bahre Collection of antique and classic cars. The collection of over […]