The Puddle Dock School The Puddle Dock School is among the historic buildings in Alna that will be open for tours on July 12. This photo is believed to have been taken around 1945.

On Saturday, July 12, the Committee for Alna History and the Friends of the Head Tide Church, are sponsoring "Historic Building Tour Day."

The public is invited to visit Alna's signature landmarks from noon to 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to see the inside of the Alna Meetinghouse, as well as several other buildings owned by the town of Alna and listed on the National Historic Register.

The Alna Meetinghouse, recently featured in the March issue of Antiques Magazine, the Alna Center School, Puddle Dock School and the historic Head Tide Church are included in the tour. Docents will be available at each location to provide background information and answer questions.

Doreen Conboy of the Committee for Alna History says, "Alna is a small town, rich in history. We are fortunate so many of our historic buildings remain today. Both the Committee and the Friends of the Head Tide Church raise money and volunteer their time to help maintain and preserve our local heritage."

Tours begin at the Meetinghouse, which is located on Route 218 (about seven miles north from Route 1 in Wiscasset village.) A map to the other sites will be provided there, giving information about designated parking areas, food and other points of interest along the way. The Alna Store, located just north of the Meetinghouse on Route 218, is offering a luncheon special on the 12th to celebrate the event.

To schedule a tour on July 12 for a group larger than six people please call 586-5051. The event is free and open to the public but donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information call 586-5051 or 586-6413.