TOPSHAM

Topsham this year marks its 250th anniversary and will celebrate its past Sunday with a walk through a historic neighborhood.

Sponsored by the Topsham Historic Society and The Highlands, the walk begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, in front of the old Topsham town hall off of Elm Street (take Frost Lane from Elm Street, and follow the signs to Academy Lane).

Led by architectural historian Scott Hanson, this walk covers new territory not previously traveled on earlier history walks by exploring the eastern end of Elm Street.

“This section of the village contains historic homes in a variety of 19th century styles and sizes reflecting the lifestyles of working, middle, and upper class Topsham residents of the period,” said Hanson in a prepared statement. “The town’s industrial past is seen in the former feldspar mill and its agricultural history is captured by the National Register listed Topsham Fairgrounds Grandstand. Taken together, these historic resources provide an excellent opportunity to talk about the development of the village and the people who have lived here in the past.”

Space is limited, so people are asked to pre-register. The cost is $3 if you pre-register by e-mail at topshamhistorical@gmail.com or $5 if you don’t. The walk ends with light refreshments and an inside tour of the historic Holden-Frost House.