"JUNE. . . . It is the warm month, the merry month, the marriage month, and tiptop high sun of the year."
-- Robert P. Tristram Coffin, Coast Calendar, 1947.
Summer is upon us, and that means all sorts of exciting happenings at the Museum. We'll touch on just a few things below for now to whet your appetite, just like an ice cream cone or tall cold glass of lemonade. Stop on in, and make us a part of your Maine summer!
Sincerely,
The Brick Store Museum
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Register Now for History Camp 2010
 What: History Camp: Paddles, Printing & Pathways When: Saturday, July 17th, 9:45AM-2:30PM
Calling all kids entering 3rd through 6th grades, our 7th annual History Camp is like no other! One-of-a-kind camp activities have been developed especially for this experience and are based upon the Museum's exhibitions and collections. Best of all, kids get to display their projects in the Museum and take them home as mementos of the day.
Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment are required by July 10. Cost of $30/child ($25 for Museum members) includes a snack and all program supplies. For further details and to register, download/print the registration form (PDF format) or give us a call at the Museum at 207-985-4802.
History Camp is made possible by the Museum's Education Committee and the Dorothy Fish Fund for Furthering Edith Barry's Legacy. |
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Shipbuilding Odyssey Set for Sunday, July 25th, 1:30-5PM
 Back by popular demand...
In a Brick Store Museum exclusive, explore the Kennebunks' storied shipbuilding heritage like you never have before! Shipbuilding Odyssey begins at the Museum for an illustrated overview about life 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 narrated trolley excursion to various local sites associated with shipbuilding along the Kennebunk River in the 1800s. The afternoon winds up back at the Museum for refreshments from Kennebunkport Brewing Company and Mike's Clam Shack, viewing related collections, and receiving a special souvenir.
Advance reservations are required by July 20 as space is limited for this signature event (and was an early sell-out last year)! To register, stop by or call the Museum at 207-985-4802. Cost is $30/person ($25 for Museum members). |
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Barry Medal Awarded
 With the death of Sandra S. Armentrout (1940-2009) last autumn, the community lost a passionate preservationist, former Brick Store Museum director, and loyal friend to many Maine organizations. During the 2010 Annual Members' Meeting on June 9th, the Museum honored Sandy's life, generosity, civic wisdom and passion by awarding the William Barry Medal in her memory and name. Receiving it on her behalf were her children, Nick and Victoria Armentrout, and Sandy's partner Dick Barnes (pictured above).  In 1950, Edith Cleaves Barry, founder of the Brick Store Museum, conceived of the Brick Store Museum award as a way to honor "one who has conspicuously contributed to the welfare of the community or its institutions." As an artist, Edith personally designed the medallion to bear the likeness of her uncle, the noted Kennebunk architect, historian and naturalist, William Edward Barry. She had the medallion minted by the prestigious Medallic Art Company, still in existence today as the manufacturer of the President's Medal of Freedom, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Caldecott Medal. In the 60-year history of the Barry Medal, it has only been awarded a total of seven times. |
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Accreditation Underway!
 BIG NEWS: Earlier this month, we completed the yearlong self-study phase of our re-accreditation through the American Association of Museums! Our accredited status is something we've successfully maintained since the inception of the national accreditation program in the 1970s. It is the highest honor a museum can achieve, and it's recognized internationally as a commitment to excellence. Accreditation is a distinction held by only 10 museums in Maine and by less than 5% of the nation's 17,500 museums. For the past year, this rigorous, top-to-bottom analysis has involved our board, staff members, and committees in reviewing policies and procedures--and in some instances putting in place new ones. Previous accreditations have been on a ten-year cycle; this time, if approved, accreditation will be for 15 years. We have prepared 104 pages of essays and three thick binders of attachments in response to the seven requisite sections on Financial Stability; Education & Interpretation; Facilities; Public Trust & Accountability; Leadership & Governance; Mission & Planning; and Collections. After a panel in Washington, D.C. assesses our materials later this year, we will host two reviewers for a site visit, most likely in early 2011. Accreditation is not just about the past year but really about the climate, culture, and environment we have created and built upon over the past ten years: it's what we do, how we do it, and what you think of what we do. |
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Our 2010 Board of Trustees
With our 70th Annual Members' Meeting on June 9th, we welcomed some new faces to our Board of Trustees and are thrilled by the perspectives, expertise, and enthusiasm they have to offer:
Per our bylaws, Paula Jeanne Cavanaugh had taken a one-year hiatus--though remained an active volunteer--after completing two full terms on our Board. Fortunately for us, she rejoins us this year! Many of you know her as the perennial force behind planning many of our fundraising events. Seeing the Museum as an integral part of the community, Paula Jeanne has always been a strong ambassador and is keen on promoting activities for families and children.
 Dan Limmer has lived in Kennebunk since 2002, having moved from the Washington, D.C. area. He has written more than a dozen textbooks in the Emergency Medical Services field where he has been a paramedic and educator for more than 30 years. He also spent 20 years in law enforcement.
Additionally, Dan is a photojournalist and documentary photographer whose photographs have appeared in papers throughout New England and in several magazines.
 Mike Montembeau is a Mainer who returned to the state and settled in Kennebunk with his family in 2006. Mike is a partner in a local law firm specializing in intellectual property law. Prior to his legal career, he worked as a geologist and environmental engineer with the U.S. EPA and Halliburton. He has previously served on numerous boards, including Harrington Memorial Hospital, Community Bike Coalition, Southbridge Planning Board, and the Central Massachusetts Planning Commission.
Officers elected for the 2010-2011 term are Stephen P. Spofford, President; Christopher J. Farr, Vice President; Michael I. Montembeau, Secretary; and David N. Moravick, Treasurer. Rounding out our Board are immediate-past president Rick Wolf, Steven C. Adams, Jacquelyn Campbell, Kathy Graham, Bruce R. Jackson, and Janet Wolf. With the Annual Meeting, we also marked the departure of four trustees: Jeffrey Cole, Alice Frentz, Stephanie Limmer, and Alan Shepard. Cumulatively, they gave nearly 20 years of service, and we are deeply indebted to them for their time, support, and wise counsel. |
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Thank You, Business Partners!
This month we're so pleased to announce Cape Arundel Inn as an all-new Business Partner! We are also happy to be welcoming back The Maine Stay Inn & Cottages and Richard Roy Masonry & Excavating. Our Business Partners' genuine interest and generosity speak volumes--be sure to let them know how much you appreciate them and what they do for the Museum. Learn about our Business Partner Program and how your support can help in making the Museum an even more vibrant place for all.
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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 rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Kennebunks. 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. |
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INSIDE SPOTLIGHT- "Forget us Not": An appeal by Board President, Stephen P. Spofford
A new decade has gotten off to a great start at the Museum. I hope you have had an opportunity to enjoy the fresh line-up of exhibitions and programming that are keeping the Museum a happening place! Read more>>
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Upcoming...
New History Showcase opening in July 2010:
100 Years at the Beach
New exhibition opening in July 2010:
In the Maine Stream
August 14, 2010
Ancestors Roadshow!
August 15, 2010
Concert with Leslie Giammanco at the Colony Hotel |
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Museum Honors Grads
For decades, the Museum has given awards to two graduating Kennebunk High School seniors for excellence in art and in history. This year's winner of the Edith Barry Art Book Award--named for the Museum's founder-- is Harley Frisbie, who will be attending Alfred University and majoring in Art and American Sign Language. Colin Eckland is the recipient of this year's Joyce Butler History Book Award, named for Kennebunk's renowned author and former Town Historian. Eckland will attend Muhlenberg College in the fall, majoring in History with a concentration on 20th-century Europe. Congratulations, KHS grads! |
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...that a new research study shows that the cultural and heritage travel market represents all generations, education and income levels? 78% of U.S. adults (or 118 million leisure travelers!) participate in cultural/ heritage activities--like going to museums!-- and contribute $192 billion to the economy. |
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