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In 1894, it all changed
In 1894, it all changed
40 Hayseeders, 10 guests each, 125 years of memories
40 Hayseeders, 10 guests each, 125 years of memories
Locals around the Island for a century now, have attended this Ball, as a kinda of rebellious act. In a way of saying, this is our Island and we want to have some fun too!
As the culture of the community on the island grows, as does the people and their interests, people got tired of working for the rich people who only visit the island. They decided to make something more for themselves. A Ball they could all enjoy.
There were 40 original Hayseeders, to be a Hayseeder you had to obtain the place holding from your father, or grandfather. There were some cases where a Hayseeder didn't have a son to pass it down to, so it would go to a nephew or even sometimes a close male family friend. You can see why women didn't like this. And of course, neither did Children! 21 years of age is the requirement for attending this Ball.
Dried Fish, what?
Dried Fish, what?
A typical delicacy at this fine event would be dried fish. A tradition amongst the Hayseeders to enjoy the preserved fish throughout the winter. Highlighting the fishing community on the Island. The ball wouldn't be the same without it, so many of the attendees commented at the Ball.
Dried fish and doughnuts, how weird of a combination?? Perfectly normal on an Island in Maine.
Not Stupid, Very Clever
Not Stupid, Very Clever
As a way of rubbing it in the rich peoples faces, the writers, who wrote up the newspaper articles, the invitations, all else about the Hayseeders, they misspelled words and phrases. To make fun of them about looking down upon the locals. The Hayseeders did not care what other people thought, it is their Island.
Did someone say Dance??
Did someone say Dance??
First the Old Kersino, and then the Great Masonic Hall, From there, the possibilities are endless.
First the Old Kersino, and then the Great Masonic Hall, From there, the possibilities are endless.
The Casino, The Masonic Hall
The Casino, The Masonic Hall
Both places held a special place for the Ball for several years. The casino first, until it burnt down in 1970. Then the Masonic Hall for quite sometime. The ball held various places throughout the years, even taking place at the Fire station one year! The Hayseeders will party anywhere!
20190524080802844.pdfThe Old Casino, built in 1901. Burnt down in 1970. Was located on Upper Cottage St. Bar Harbor
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