The Old Red Church (First Parish Meeting House) is located in

Standish Village. It sits on land granted to the proprietors of the

parish, for service to King George, in the war of 1754. It opened in

1804, about the time the first Standish church was demolished by soldiers,

overcome with excitement and spirits, at an annual muster. The

Old Red Church was used until 1859. Since that time, the building

has been used for worship services, only for brief periods.

Legend has it, that five years subsequent to 1829, the congre- gation of the church became divided, and that two services were held, at the same time, until finally, in 1834, one faction moved up the street and built its own church, the present Congregational house of worship.

In 1848, a second floor was laid that became Standish Academy,

which closed in 1852, when one of the trustees made off with academy

funds. Through the years, the second floor has been used by many

local organizations.

In 1893, the rooms became Standish High School. After 5 years the high school was moved to Steep Falls, but in 1902, moved back to the second floor and stayed there until a new Standish High School was built at Sebago Lake Village in 1914.

The Old Red Church is now registered as a Historical Landmark.

Location: Oak Hill Rd. in Standish.	(207)642-5170
Open May thru September (weather permitting) Tuesdays & Thursdays	10:30am-1:30pm