The yard of the Old Jail will come alive with rock ’n roll music by Gary Lawless and his band, Leopard Girls. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs. Cookout fare will also be offered, including hot dogs, veggie burgers, chips & water for a nominal fee. Pre-registration is requested. Admission is $5 for adults; kids free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.lincolncountyhistory.org/jailhouse-rock/.
Gary Lawless has dug deep into his repertoire for jailhouse tunes, including I Fought The Law, I Shot the Sheriff, Jailhouse Rock, Folsom Prison, Mama Tried, Whipping Post, Unchain My Heart and more!!. There will be lawn games for all ages, and a chance to meet new neighbors.
The Lincoln County Historical Association is a non-profit organization that provides stewardship for the 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset. For more information, visit www.lincolncountyhistory.org or Lincoln County Historical Association (Maine) on Facebook.