In 1963, Kennebunk became the first town in Maine to establish a historic district, which received its designation as a National Register Historic District in 1974. The District is a three-dimensional timeline in which one can experience a stunning tableau of Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles–the hallmarks of American architecture. The exhibition spotlights 42 homes discussed in the Brick Store Museum's illustrated guidebook of the same name. Visitors are immersed in 300 years of Kennebunk's architectural history through vibrant images and artifacts, which include furniture, clothing, diaries, sketches, and more. Each style of home is as unique as the local family who lived inside it.

In addition to experiencing the visual presentation of these forty-two homes and businesses, cell-phone based audio tour content provides visitors with deeper insight into the stories of several of the homes. Activities within the exhibit include an interactive glossary of architectural terms that invites visitors to test their knowledge, a photo-matching game, and a gallery-wide activity using movement to study what surrounds us.

This exhibition contains cell phone-based audio tour content. Click to hear a sample.

Exhibition made possible by Old House Parts Company. Additional support provided by Cape Arundel Inn.

March 15, 2011 - ongoing