Charleston Old Home Days

Charleston Old Home Days September 18th, 19th and 20th 2026 It was first settled as early as 1795 by Charles Vaughan. Consequently, in 1827 the name was shortened to Charleston.

The land was granted on July 14, 1802 by the Massachusetts General Court to John Lowell. Known as T2 R5 NWP, or Township 2, Range 4, North of the Waldo Patent, it was incorporated on February 16, 1811 as New Charlestown, to distinguish it from Charlestown when Massachusetts included the province of Maine. But in 1820, Maine achieved statehood, so any confusion between the two ceased. Sawmills were

established to operate by water power at the streams. But Charleston was primarily an agricultural town. Its large farms were noted for raising horses and cattle. In 1837, the Higgins Classical Institute was founded. By 1870, the community had a population of 1,191. Between 1901-1930, the Bangor Railway & Electric Company operated trolleys on an electric railway between Bangor and Charleston. In late 1950, construction began on the Charleston Air Force Station, part of the Aerospace Defense Command. Known as Bull Hill for its location in the town, the station was completed in early 1951, and fully-manned and operational in 1952. After the base closed, it was transformed into the Charleston Correctional Facility, which opened in 1980.

🍂 A HUGE THANK YOU TO TOONEY LOONEY RENTALS & BACKYARD EVENTS LLC! 🎉Charleston Old Home Days wouldn’t be possible withou...
09/04/2026

🍂 A HUGE THANK YOU TO TOONEY LOONEY RENTALS & BACKYARD EVENTS LLC! 🎉

Charleston Old Home Days wouldn’t be possible without our incredible sponsors and their continued support of our community!

For the 3rd year in a row, Tooney Looney Rentals & Backyard Events LLC is supplying ALL THE FUN for Charleston Old Home Days! 🥳

From the inflatables to the exciting activities that keep the kids—and kids at heart—having a blast, we are so grateful to have Tooney Looney helping us make Old Home Days a fun-filled day for everyone! 🍁🎪

Please help us give them a BIG THANK YOU for once again supporting Charleston Old Home Days! ❤️

📞 207-399-8226

🍂 Thank you, Tooney Looney Rentals & Backyard Events LLC, for helping us bring the FUN for another year!

☕🍂 The Mobile Mug is coming to Charleston Old Home Days! 🍂☕Start your Saturday morning with something delicious from The...
09/01/2026

☕🍂 The Mobile Mug is coming to Charleston Old Home Days! 🍂☕

Start your Saturday morning with something delicious from The Mobile Mug! They’ll be opening bright and early at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 19th, 2026—before the parade and all the afternoon festivities get underway!

Choose from:
☕ Coffee
🤎 Specialty Coffees
🍋 Lemonades
🥤 Dirty Sodas

📍 Find The Mobile Mug in the TOP PARKING LOT of the Charleston Community Building.

Grab your favorite drink, find a spot for the parade, and get ready for a full day of Charleston Old Home Days fun! 🍁🎃

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ The Mobile Mug opens at 9:00 AM
🎉 Old Home Days festivities begin after the parade

08/29/2026
62 Days until Charleston Old Home Days!!
07/19/2026

62 Days until Charleston Old Home Days!!

We are putting together a Craft Fair this year! If interested in more information: Please send an email to CharlestonOHD...
05/14/2026

We are putting together a Craft Fair this year! If interested in more information: Please send an email to [email protected], attn: Stachia Morgan or reach out to Charleston Old Home Days page for an application.

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05/14/2026

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