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Sorry folks, we've SOLD OUT. Please do not respond to any scammers posting tickets for resale - tickets were free. We are working on an additional screening, though it likely will not take place right away. If you DID sign up for this and are unable to make it, please e-mail me at [email protected] and I will release your seats to someone else who would like to attend. Follow us on Facebook for updates or join our mailing list.Join us at UMA for a film screening of A Midwife's Tale followed by a Q&A with producer Laurie Kahn-Leavitt and the actress who played Martha Ballard, Kaiulani Sewell Lee.
In 1785, Martha Ballard began a diary, faithfully recording the weather, her daily household tasks, her midwifery duties and incidents that reveal the turmoil of a new nation. When historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich unearthed Ballard's diary, she was immediately captivated. This is the recreation of the lives of that 18th century midwife and the 20th century historian who brought her words to life.
The Augusta Colonial Theater, in conjunction with Augusta's Martha Ballard Committee, is pleased to present this PBS American Experience documentary that examines both Ballard's story and the detective work undertaken by Ulrich in piecing together seemingly mundane diary entries into a tale that sheds light on early American lives in rural Maine. The city of Augusta has embraced this work as it is part of our history.
Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1 - 3:30 pm at Farber Forum in Jewett Hall at the University of Maine at Augusta. Learn a little about the Augusta Colonial Theater's restoration efforts, various events sponsored by the city's Martha Ballard Committee, then sit back and enjoy the film. Run time is approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes. Afterward, be treated to a Q&A session with producer Laurie Kahn-Leavitt and the actress who portrays Martha Ballard, Kaiulani Sewall Lee, also a direct descendant of the Sewell family portrayed in the movie.
Thank you to our generous sponsors, University of Maine at Augusta, Maine Evergreen Hotel, and season sponsor Kennebec Savings Bank. We appreciate your partnership in bringing quality programming to the community.
Cost: FREE, donations accepted to benefit the Augusta Colonial Theater. Reserve a free ticket today to ensure a spot. Walk-ins accepted if not at capacity, but this event is likely to sell out ahead of time, so please reserve a seat!
Doors open: Doors will open at 12:30 pm.
Location: Farber Forum in Jewett Hall at the University of Maine at Augusta. The University address is 46 University Drive, but using the Jewett Hall location will more accurately guide you to the correct parking lot: 42 Jewett Dr, Augusta, ME 04330.
Parking: FREE
Accessibility: The building entrance and venue are accessible and there are marked handicap accessible parking spots near the entrance.
Concessions: There will be concessions available for purchase - cash or card.
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Jewett Hall, 99 Jewett Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, United States
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