An Evening on Mount Washington

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Residents of southern Maine have had a relationship with Mount Washington for as long as their picturesque seaside city has been inhabited. Early settlers aboard ships in Casco Bay would look to the "White Hills" rising above the horizon to the west. The first ascent of Mount Washington, achieved by Darby Field in 1642, originated in Maine. Flash forward three centuries and you could find radio signals and popular television reports being beamed to living rooms across Maine from the largest of those hills, 6,288 foot Mount Washington. While the TV transmitters have come and gone from the summit, a new wave of technology now enables the staff of the Mount Washington Observatory to deliver weather reports and educational programs via the Internet.

Join Mount Washington Observatory members and supporters for a special fundraising event in a truly inspiring setting. Hosted by WGME TV-13 meteorologists and former observers Charlie Lopresti and Sarah Long, the event features a live video connection with the crew of the Mount Washington Observatory, living and working in the home of the world's worst weather. The event will also offer a huge assortment of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, live jazz and a giant silent auction with outdoor gear, travel packages, fine art and much more! All proceeds benefit the non-profit Mount Washington Observatory.

Space is limited – please make your reservations today! Call (800) 706-0432, ext. 206 or complete this registration form to reserve your tickets and make plans to spend "An Evening on Mount Washington" live in Portland on April 28.