64 Burnham St
Portland, ME 04102
USA
Thomas Park 111th Anniversary Celebration
PORTLAND, Maine – The Thomas Park 111th Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Thomas Park, located at 64 Burnham Street in the Libbytown neighborhood. This historic event will feature prominent speakers and guests, including Portland City Councilor Regina Phillips, District 3; Elias Thomas III; Portland Historian Hon. Herb Adams; and members of the Thomas Family for the Thomas Park Sign Reveal and dedication. The celebration will also include music and light refreshments.
The event is hosted by the Friends of Thomas Park, the Libbytown Neighborhood Association, and the University Neighborhood Organization.
Heather Beaupre, Chair of the newly formed Friends of Thomas Park, shared her excitement: “My great, great, great grandfather Elias Thomas’s family gifted this land to the City of Portland 111 years ago. It brings my family great joy to see this once sleepy park experiencing a renaissance, reimagined for equal access for all to use and appreciate.”
Event Highlights:
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Thomas Park, 64 Burnham Street, Libbytown neighborhood
Special Guests:
Regina Phillips, Portland City Councilor, District 3
Elias Thomas III
Hon. Herb Adams, Portland Historian
Activities: Thomas Park Sign Reveal and Dedication, Music, Light Refreshments
For more information or questions, please contact Heather Thomas Beaupre at email: htbeau@atlanticbb.net.
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