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Clara Barton Club ice cream social

Ice cream social organized by the Clara Barton Club and held during Westbrook's Hospital Days. From the Sentinel Tribune (Westbrook), 1978.

Hospital Days activities schedule

A program listing the activities scheduled for Hospital Days, 1992. From the Sentinel Tribune (Westbrook).

Apron sale organized by the Clara Barton Club

An apron sale organized by the Clara Barton Club at Westbrook's annual Hospital Days event. Apron sales, including baked and canned goods, sometimes netted over $1,000 per sale. From the Sentinel Tribune (Westbrook), 1983.

Westbrook Queen Pageant

Contestants of the Westbrook Queen Pageant held during Westbrook Hospital Days, ca. 1970.

Westbrook Hospital Days

Between 1968 and 2001, supporters of Dr. Henry Schmidt Memorial Hospital in Westbrook combined work and pleasure to organize Hospital Days, an annual public event that raised money for hospital equipment and community amenities. People of all ages were invited to attend, participate in activities, and enjoy good food.

Westbrook Hospital Days promotional buttons

Collection of Westbrook Hospital days promotional buttons on display at Westbrook’s Heritage House Museum. Photograph by David Van Loh, 2017.

Chopping wood for cooking community dinner

Chopping wood for the fire needed to cook beef for a community dinner during Westbrook Hospital Days, 1970. Pictured are Wes Ahrens (left) and Don Meier (right).