Written by Bob Plate
The Plate Farm on McWain Hill has been in the Plate family for 84 years and has been a Waterford landmark for even longer. (To our surprise, we’ve even been featured in a couple of Down East calendars and on the Town of Waterford website!)
As part of the Waterford Historical Society’s monthly programs, I’ll be sharing the history of “The Farm.” I’ll begin with what we know about the property dating back to David McWain’s time, then cover its use as an active farm in the early 1900s, what life was like in the 1940s when my dad and his parents first settled here, and finally a brief look at the decades since—through five generations of Plates who have lived or vacationed on McWain Pond.
The presentation will take place in the Plate barn at 327 McWain Hill Road and will be followed by a short tour of the barn and refreshments provided by the Waterford Historical Society. We hope to see you there!
