The York Mural Project began in the spring of 2024. A sub-committee was formed by the Building Committee to address a historic display area in the newly renovated York Town Hall. The Sub-Committee decided to supplement the walls with a mural and selected artist, Gordon Carlisle as our mural artist. Working together, in numerous meetings and with a duration for pubic comment, a finalized plan was reached on December 13, 2024. This plan is now in place and the selected artist has begun the process of painting four panels, each a different century. Beginning in the 17th Century through the 20th Century, each panel will represent significant historic events and places in the development of York.
Left to right, artist, Gordon Carlisle, town historian, James Kences, Elaine Wood, Kevin McKinney, Mary Harding, Wayne Martin, Susan Meffert, Kevin Freeman
As the mural is being created by Gordon, we are developing corresponding interpretations to help viewers of the mural to navigate town history. If you would like to follow along and offer suggestions or volunteer to help create content we would like to hear from you.
Our Committee Members can be reached directly by email.
Wayne Martin
James Kences kencesjames@gmail.com
Kevin McKinney kevinmckinney129@gmail.com
Kevin Freeman kevin@ksfreeman.com
Follow the links to see each panel and the key. Over time, the listings will have hyperlinks that will take the viewer to a deeper understanding of the topic.
Please visit the Town of York, Maine’s history page. It is maintained by Town Historian James Kences and includes a vast collection of historic materials including digitized records, maps and abstracts. https://www.yorkmaine.org/635/York-Historical-Records