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We all share in the history of the Kennebunks. The history of the Kennebunks represented at The Brick Store Museum mirrors that of our nation in microcosm: Native Americans traversed the region and left a legacy in the place names used to describe virgin forests and abundant fishing grounds. Seventeenth-century European immigrants created permanent settlements and an agrarian society. An era of commerce gave rise to a century of shipbuilding along the Kennebunk River and sent hundreds of Kennebunk-built vessels on trade routes spanning the globe. An industrial age harnessed the power of the Mousam River for grist mills, saw mills and the manufacture of textiles, in the process creating a broader working class. Outsiders "discovered" Maine's rugged coastal beauty and turned it into a premier summer resort destination, bringing unprecedented infrastructure in the form of railroads, motorways, hotels, and cottages and introducing a new commodity: tourists. People like you made this history. You, your family, friends and colleagues share today's history and--like the artifacts on display at the Museum--much of this era's legacy will be kept in perpetuity to preserve the uniqueness of our times. This ability to act as an important connection to the past is the true value of The Brick Store Museum. Within its walls reside many stories about the people, places and things that make the Kennebunks distinctive in the annals of American history. It is your story, our story, and a priceless legacy for future generations. |
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