“A History of Our Trails in Camden Hills State Park” with Erik Brooks and CHSP Experts

The Camden Public Library welcomes CHSP Trails Supervisor Erik Brooks, along with a history panel, for an evening about the history of our beloved Camden Hills State Park on Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 PM in the Picker Room. Hear about the old roads, the Civilian Conservation Corps, the ski trails, the horse rental era, construction of the multi-use, other changes to the system, and our current focus.

Erik Brooks will lead a discussion of trail history from pre-park days to more recent times with a panel of other Camden Hills State Park experts.

Come to learn, or join in the discussion! If you have lived here awhile and frequented or worked in the park through some of its changes, we’d love your participation and insights! Come to swap stories or just to listen.

Trails Supervisor Erik Brooks is enthusiastic about trail improvements but values understanding a trail’s history. From Harpswell, Maine, he visited the park occasionally in his youth, but relies on Camden Herald digitized archives and the stories of older locals to learn about his workplace. Between the two sources he has found some intriguing stories and characters. Any centenarians or historians out there who can fill in some details from the early history of the park?

This program is a part of the Camden Public Library’s “Discover History Month” series of history-themed programs, events, and exhibits. CLICK HERE for more special Discover History Month programs! [Link coming soon]

Special thank you to our Discover History Month sponsor, The Smiling Cow. The Smiling Cow is celebrating their 84th year of business!