Heritage Apple Lecture by John Bunker

Heritage Apples: Stories from Maine’s Lost Orchards

What can an old apple tree tell us about Maine’s past? Join renowned apple historian, author, and orchardist John Bunker for a lively journey into the world of Maine’s heritage apples—those wonderfully named, often nearly forgotten varieties that once grew in orchards and backyards across the state. For decades, Bunker has tracked down ancient trees, pieced together clues from old books and journals, talked with generations of Maine growers, and rediscovered apples thought to be lost. Along the way, he has uncovered stories about the people who planted them, the places they came from, and the changing agricultural landscape of Maine. Come hear the stories behind these remarkable fruits and discover why saving an old apple can mean saving a piece of Maine history.

The house will be open for refreshments and informal touring at 5:30. The lecture begins at 6 PM.