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 It's July, and what a summer it's been so far. Our great crew from JD MacDougall, Inc. officially finished the last of the structural renovations to our historic Main Street buildings; painters will be coming soon to spruce up the exteriors. Our 6th annual History Camp last weekend was a great success...just look at the smiles on these kids as they show off their "Portraits, Patchwork & Porticoes"! The first of four Elderhostel groups to be visiting us this year arrived earlier this week. We just opened a fun and nostalgic new exhibition, and it seems we keep adding neat events to our calendar with each passing day. So, what are you waiting for? Come check us out!
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Book Signing with Kathy Ostrander on July 25
 Just days away--from 11AM to 1PM on Saturday, July 25--we'll be hosting Kennebunk Town Historian and author Kathy Ostrander for a book signing of her new release, Remembering the Kennebunks. Published by The History Press and containing more than 70 historical images, Remembering is Ostrander's second book. Readers will enjoy her numerous captivating vignettes which illuminate the Kennebunks' rich and varied past. From tales of a mysterious creature once said to live near the mouth of the Kennebunk River to treasures hidden in fireplaces and even a scandalous murder trial from 1866, Ostrander's book offers an affectionate portrait of the area that is sure to charm and inform. In addition to meeting the author and having her sign copies of her book, guests can tour the Museum's newest exhibitions on quilts, vintage postcards, and more. Remembering the Kennebunks is for sale onsite at the Museum for $21.99 + tax. Current Museum members receive a 10% discount. |
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NEW! Mailed from Maine now on view
 Greetings of "wish you were here" await each visitor to our newest exhibition, Mailed from Maine: Vintage Postcards of the Kennebunks. Open through early 2010, the show invites you to step back in time and visit the Kennebunks as seen through more than 100 postcards selected from our permanent collections, celebrating the towns of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport and representing all aspects of these communities--from their landmark hotels, to scenic views of the beach, to sights that have since disappeared. A colorful timeline illustrating the development of postcards greets you to the exhibition, offering tips on dating postcards by the details. An interactive game challenges you to test your knowledge of postcard history. You'll see dozens of handwritten postcard messages from the early 1900s and can compare this historical form of "quick" communication with today's "Twitter" phenomenon. You even get an up-close look at several fascinating early 20th-century cameras that produced the kinds of postcards on display. "Wish you were here!"
Made possible by our proud business partner, Ocean Bank. |
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Quilts!
The vibrant colors, timeless patterns, and painstaking detail of 15 historical quilts have attracted hundreds of visitors so far this summer.
Quilts from the Collections of the Brick Store Museum also marks the debut of a new, modular text rail system, beautifully custom-designed and hand-crafted for the Museum by Robert Wyatt. This is one exhibition you don't want to miss!
Exhibition made possible by our proud business partner, Ocean Bank. |
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Come on a Shipbuilding Odyssey 
Ever heard about all those ships built on the Kennebunk River in the 1800s but just couldn't fathom it all? Wonder no longer: Saturday, August 29 at 1PM is your chance to delve deeper!
In a Brick Store Museum exclusive, learn about the Kennebunks' storied shipbuilding heritage. This event begins at the Museum with a brief, illustrated talk about what life was like in the Kennebunks' many shipyards and what it took to build the vessels that eventually sailed trade routes spanning the globe. You'll then embark on a special, narrated trolley excursion that takes you to various local sites associated with shipbuilding along the Kennebunk River in the 1800s. The afternoon winds up back at the Museum for refreshments and viewing related collections. Advance reservations are required as space is limited for this signature event! For tickets, stop by or call the Museum at 207.985.4802; tickets are $30/person ($25 for current Museum members). |
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Meet our Two New Trustees
With the Museum's 69th Annual Members' Meeting last month, we welcomed two new faces to our Board of Trustees and are excited by the enthusiasm, perspectives, and skills they have to offer.
 Kathy Graham ( pictured at left) and her husband had been coming to Maine for many years to a camp on a lake. They moved to Harpswell, Maine, in 2001, and Kathy was part of the docent program at the Portland Museum of Art. She was the director of a nursery school in East Hampton, New York, before moving to Maine and soon opened a nursery school in Harpswell as well. Her father always worked as a museum director, and Kathy was inspired by his energy in creating programs to bring the community into the world of art. Kathy and her husband moved to Wells, Maine, last year. She is pleased at the opportunity to serve on the Board and has already gotten involved with the Museum's Education Committee and helped with our recent History Camp.
 Janet Wolf ( pictured at right) moved to Kennebunkport in 1999, when she and her husband purchased an inn. Janet immediately joined the Museum and pitched in as a volunteer wherever and whenever needed--from conducting walking tours to helping with events and numerous educational programs. Janet has a background in theater and dance and performed and taught ballet for many years. Before becoming an innkeeper, she was the director of the primary fund raising event at a private school in Connecticut. Janet and her husband are currently partners in The B&B Team, a firm that provides brokerage and consulting services to the small lodging industry nationally. |
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Thanks, Business Partners!
This month we're welcoming back 1802 House Bed & Breakfast Inn, and Captain Fairfield Inn as Business Partners renewing their commitment for 2009-2010 in support of the Museum. We're also thrilled to have Duffy's Tavern & Grill on board as a new partner. Our Business Partners' genuine interest and generosity speak volumes. Let them know you appreciate them and what they do for the Museum. Learn about our Business Partner Program and how your business can join in making the Museum an even more vibrant place for all.  
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For each person who joins or renews a membership to The Brick Store Museum by October 1, 2009, a colorful bulb will be planted in our garden. Plant the seed of membership and help our garden grow!
Initiative made possible with support from Green Mountain Transplants, Inc. of Arundel. |
September 2 Jig Your Way Into Labor Day with "Two Old Friends"
September 26
Smithsonian Museum Day |
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...that Systematics, Inc. just installed several units of state-of-the-art, powder-coated steel shelving at the Museum as an in-kind gift? With the Museum's collections storage areas undergoing a structural overhaul courtesy of the recent Capital Campaign, museum staff viewed the shelving truly as the "icing on the cake." The collections benefiting from Systematics' generosity include sculpture, china, glassware, and several items of early American furniture. Thank you, Systematics! |
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The Brick Store Museum is located at 117 Main Street in the heart of Kennebunk's National Register Historic District. For more than 70 years, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving the Kennebunks' rich cultural and artistic heritage. Its galleries and research archives are open year-round (closed holidays), Tuesdays-Fridays, 10-4:30 and Saturdays, 10-1. Admission is by donation; suggested $5/person. For more information, check us out at www.brickstoremuseum.org, or give us a call at 207.985.4802. | |
