Group has plans for Berwick's Brown House

Editor’s note: This item was submitted by Jacki Ackel, Berwick’s mayor pro-tem and a member of the town council’s historical committee.
Hometown sentiments linger in the heart of just about everyone, and now for those from Berwick, their memories will come to life at The Brown House.
It all started five years ago when a group of civic-minded residents, with a passion for Berwick history, met to plan a public program showcasing the beginning of the town. The response was overwhelming, with many residents asking for more programs. The group expanded and then hosted three more annual history programs. During that time, committee members began to look for a permanent place to house the Town’s history. They approached the Berwick Town Council and were granted the exclusive use of The Brown House to further the promotion of the town’s history.
With encouraging response from residents, society members moved moving full steam ahead Tuesday with plans to use The Brown House as a public venue.
Those plans include archives of historical documents and memorabilia; hosting public displays on various aspects of Berwick history; offering public meetings featuring guest speakers; school field trips; and eventually making The Brown House a museum.
Historical Society members are now appealing to current and former Berwick residents who might have documents, artifacts and/or memorabilia about Berwick’s history that they are willing to lend, allow to be copied or donate.
If anyone has something to share, please contact Berwick Town Hall.
Additionally, the society is making plans for the annual Berwick Lighthouse Festival the weekend of Oct. 5-7.
Members will host a public display at The Brown House, and have an informational booth at the Riverfront.
Berwick Historical Society Members are: Mickey Pearson, Dale Fangue, Charlie Ann Eues, Alvin Willis, Jacki Ackel, Billie Plaisance, Patsy Thomas, Tim Gilmore, Daisy Lodrigue, Damon Robison, Sally Guidroz, Juanita LaGarde, Randy Plessala, Lonnie LaBouve, Janie Brashear, Lud Henry, Christine Henry, Rodney Grow, Gen Thorguson, Glenda Stackhouse, Liz Griffin, Deborah Lodrigue, Mary Ghirardi, Heidi Briehn Hatch and Emmett Hardaway.