To honor the 175-year anniversary of the Blaine House, Gov. John Baldacci (D-Bangor) will gather with three of his predecessors for a two-day event this weekend.

Angus King (I-Brunswick) served from 1995 to 2002. John McKernan, Jr. (R-Bangor) served from 1987-1995, and John Reed (R-Fort Fairfield) served from 1959 to 1967. Baldacci has been in office since 2002. Their families will attend the event as well.

On Friday there will be an invitation-only dinner at the State House.

On Saturday from 11 to 2, there will be a public tour of the Blaine House, tours of the Maine State Library and the Maine State House, and games and rides in Capital Park. There will be fireworks in the park at 9 p.m.

The Blaine House was donated to the state by the daughter of James G. Blaine in 1919.

“I have always considered it an honor for my family to live in what is essentially a museum,” Baldacci said in a release.  “The house is full of history and memories, and it is a Maine treasure.  People should take the time to see the Blaine House in person if they can, particularly during this landmark celebration.”