Free and open to the public.                       

Brian and Carlene will put into perspective what it takes to have prepared citizens, communities and countries BEFORE a disaster hits.  Small or Large – the size does not matter.  What matters is survival!  We’ll learn about the history of the Red Cross and how it has evolved since 1881.  You may be surprised to know what the Red Cross started and still is a valuable part of our country’s emergency plan.  And we’ll talk about how YOU can become a part of this preparedness plan, especially for your plan.

 Boarding Molly the Trolley at the Historical Fire Station at 11 Church St. Presque Isle     

If you have never been, it is amazing to see just how involved Aroostook County was during the wars and aviation. We are talking about D-Day this semester. Find out more about the part Presque Isle Army Air Base played. Tour Guide: The Presque Isle Historical Society’s Kim Smith and a SAGE board member. Sign up through Course Storm and we will make sure you get registered for the tour. Check or cash for $10 collected on the 25th payable to the Presque Isle Historical Society.

To register, email  pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com or sign up here and we will pass your request on.

*Spring 2024 classes do not require membership in SAGE.

Agonizing decisions had to be made knowing full well that many lives would be lost. But the alternative was even more unthinkable.  Hitler had to be stopped at all costs. The Americans, Canadians and British were the ones to do it and they would get it done. Resistance forces also risked their lives to support the invading troops and the Russians were pushing on the Eastern Front. It was a massive undertaking that took months of planning, secrecy, and death.

We encourage all our members interested in helping to commemorate this occasion to attend the Fly In by the D-D Squadron in May.  Watch for details.

Facilitator: Gary Smith, our movie history expert, also has a passion for WWII history.