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The Abyssinian Meeting House: The Restoration

Please join us for a talk by Deborah Cummings Khadraoui, Founder of the Committee
to Restore the Abyssinian Meeting House. The Committee to Restore the Abyssinian Meeting House has raised more than $2.5 million to restore the historic structure. The
nonprofit has worked for more than 27 years to raise federal, state, and private funds to restore the Abyssinian Meeting House.The talk will describe the progress of the final phase of the restoration effort and programming plans for the future.The talk is followed by Q&A, and refreshments will be provided.

This event is free and open to all, but parking is paid by attendees. No registration required.

Parking location: 88 Bedford St, with the entrance located on Surrenden Street

How to pay for parking.

This event is hosted by the African-American Collection, USM Special Collections.

Details

Date
February 26, 2026
Time:
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Event Contact

Contact:
Special Collections
Phone:
207-780-4275
Email:
usm.specialcollections@maine.edu

Location

Campus:
Portland
Venue:
University Events Room, 7th floor — Glickman Library
Address:
314 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04101 United States

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