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News

Franco Americans memorialized in monument

Education & Our HeritageBy Denise ScammonJanuary 15, 2023

The marble memorial next to the front steps to our building pays tribute to Franco Americans: Ce Monument Est Dédié Aux Franco-Americains de Lewiston-Auburn  Between 1860 and 1930 thousands of French Canadians…

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Dance Card from 1933

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonDecember 30, 2022

This dance card, which is more like a booklet, from 1933 was donated to our Franco American Heritage Museum Collection. Dance cards sometimes had a fancy cover or a logo…

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FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 7

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 7, 2022

When the former St. Mary’s Church was in danger of being demolished, the Franco Center convinced the Roman Catholic Diocese in Portland to transfer ownership to the Center. We are…

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FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 6

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 6, 2022

With your participation, the Franco Center will continue as it has for 22 years to reverse situations of cultural loss and missed opportunity in our multi-purpose facility where history, culture,…

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FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 5

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 5, 2022

Another reason the Franco Center is important to our community: There is a need to continue redevelopment of Lewiston-Auburn’s mills and historic structures in order to keep the local economy…

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FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 4

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 4, 2022

Another reason the Franco Center is historically significant for our community, state, and worldwide: Franco-American traditions are dying out. In Lewiston-Auburn, the generation of people who lived the immigration experience…

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FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 3

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 3, 2022

This is one reason why the Franco Center is important: Franco-Americans represent the second largest ethnic group in New England, numbering approximately two million people. They are the largest ethnic…

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FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 2

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 1, 2022

The Franco Center’s early board members and staff created an impressive 428-seat Performance Hall in the Upper Hall of the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a yearly Performance Series…

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FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 1

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 1, 2022

Our original commitment upon forming as a nonprofit was to document and showcase the contributions of Franco-Americans, who represent approximately two million people in New England, including 300,000 in Maine.…

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Continental Mill pre-1900

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonOctober 14, 2022

Photo taken pre-1900 of the Continental Mill, one of many Lewiston-Auburn mills which attracted immigrant labor to the area. This mill is located across the street from Little Canada and…

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Upcoming Events

Feb 3
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Schooner Fare entertaining on Riverfront stage Feb. 3, 2023 

Mar 4
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

An afternoon of musical entertainment with Josee Vachon March 4, 2023 

Mar 9
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Marc Mailhot to perform at La Rencontre March 9

Mar 11
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Maine Music Society Remembrance & Hope Concert

Mar 12
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Maine Music Society Remembrance and Hope Sunday concert

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Riverfront Performing Arts & Events

Our identity as “Riverfront Performing Arts and Events, Founded by Franco Americans” unites the French Canadian immigrant heritage, the location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue. We provide live performing arts and events that transform and engage our audiences and that enrich our community. Riverfront is a vibrant and energetic center where diverse stories and cultures are shared. We are grateful to live in a community that supports our mission and vision.

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