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February 22, 2012 Kids in grades 3-7 are invited to take part in our annual February Vacation Workshop! This year, we are getting the chill out of winter vacation by taking a look at the Civil War. During the day of activities, we will be making Johnny cakes and hardtack, creating clothespin soldiers, learning about troop movements using a large-scale map, and sending messages using codes and flags. The workshop concludes with family members and the general public invited to the Museum from 2:30 to 3PM to view the kids’ projects and to tour the Museum’s exhibitions. As lasting memories of the day, children take home everything they have created. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25/child ($20 for Museum members); family discounts available. To register, download our registration form or call the Museum at 985-4802. Made possible by the Museum's Education Committee and the Dorothy Fish Fund for Furthering Edith Barry's Legacy. |
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February 25, 2012 Save this date for a family fun-filled Saturday in Kennebunk! Snow sculptures, ice skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a craft fair are just a few of the activities taking place downtown. Don't miss the children's scavenger hunt (hint hint)!
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March 31, 2012 The Brick Store Museum presents a re-imagined exhibition of its permanent collection of American fine and decorative arts collections that focuses on the beauty, design, and function of pieces from the 17th through mid-19th centuries. Featured will be the 17th-century Capen-Perkins chest, newly restored pieces of furniture, American portraiture and painting, and two vignettes of a flourishing Kennebunk home in the 19th century.
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May 5, 2012 Visit the Museum on Saturday, May 5th, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to make your own May Basket and learn about May Day customs. You'll also have a chance to purchase some wonderful vintage images, gift shop merchandise, and books at special bargain prices! Stay tuned to learn about all of the May Day events happening in downtown Kennebunk that day.
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Starting May 2012 The Brick Store Museum announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. |
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June 18, 2011 at Webhannet Golf Club, Kennebunk Beach Enjoy an afternoon of golf and camaraderie at Webhannet Golf Club for the Museum’s annual fundraiser. There'll be great prizes for the golfers, and a raffle, silent auction and fabled post-tournament social hour and catered dinner for golfers and non-golfers alike! Registrations due by June 1. Visit the tournament website to register >
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| Starting July 17, 2012 2nd Annual Brick Store Museum Photography Contest opens for submissions Edith Barry, the Museum's founder, was an artist, photographer, and world traveler. Join in Edith Barry's legacy of photography by defining culture today through YOUR images. This contest is open to photographers of all ages. It will run from July 17 to September 7, 2012. Every submitted photograph will appear on the contest website, and winners will be chosen by talented judges from the Southern Maine art community. Visit the contest website to learn more about the contest, rules, and how to enter! Check out the entries here>
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| July 21, 2012 History Camp - 9:45AM - 3PM Kids in grades 3-7 are invited to take part in the Brick Store Museum's History Camp! Campers can look forward to learning more about our history by creating various projects throughout the day. The workshop concludes with family members and the general public invited to the Museum from 2:30 to 3PM to view the campers’ projects and to tour the Museum’s exhibitions. As lasting memories of the day, children take home everything they have created. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25/child ($20 for Museum members); family discounts available. To register, download our registration form or call the Museum at 985-4802. Made possible by the Museum's Education Committee and the Dorothy Fish Fund for Furthering Edith Barry's Legacy. |
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August 19, 2012 In a Brick Store Museum exclusive, learn about the Kennebunks' storied shipbuilding past. This 3-hour heritage tour 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, viewing related collections, and receiving a commemorative gift. Advance reservations are required as space is limited for this signature event! To register, stop by or call the Museum at 207.985.4802; cost is $30/person ($25 for current Museum members).
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September 22, 2012 A signature wine-tasting event like no other! Sample wines from around the world in the truly unique, behind-the-scenes setting of the Museum's collections vaults! A treasured experience among treasures, your ticket to the event includes a limited edition, custom wine glass as a keepsake. Tickets are $30/person ($25/person for Museum members) and must be purchased in advance in person or via telephone (985-4802); no tickets sold at the door.
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October 27, 2012 Begin at the Museum for a narrated walk with costumed interpreters through Hope Cemetery to visit the graves and hear the fascinating and sometimes tragic tales of Kennebunk residents from the past three centuries. Featured stories include ones about ill-fated sea captains, a Kennebunk Civil War soldier, a spinster and her namesake ship, and a tragedy in the White Mountains. The tours conclude back at the Museum for light refreshments and for viewing the portraits in the galleries of many featured on the walk. Not too spooky, it's perfect for the whole family! Cost is $5/person (cash/check/Visa, MC, Discover); no advance reservations are required unless for large groups. This event occurs rain or shine, as we do have the capability to run an "indoor version" as an illustrated talk. Consider extending your All Souls' experience by attending our All Souls' Dinner that evening (see below).
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October 27, 2012 Keep the All Souls' experience alive just a little longer by attending the All Souls' Dinner at a selected Kennebunkport restaurant, which will be decorated in its Halloween finest and will feature a hearty harvest dinner. In the ancient All Souls' tradition, an empty seat will be left at each of the banquet tables in honor of the dearly departed, and the historical figures from the Museum's All Souls' Walk (see above) will make guest appearances to mingle with the diners. This event is great both for those who want to spend more time with our costumed characters and those who may not have otherwise been able to attend the All Souls' Walk. The cost is $25/person with proceeds to benefit the Museum; advance reservations are required. |
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December 9, 2011 Continue a holiday tradition with the Museum's 8th Annual Holiday Tea! The Museum invites families for a rare look inside a historic Kennebunk home! Learn a bit about tea, etiquette customs, and the storied history of the residence...all while enjoying hot tea and delectable treats. Space is limited, and advance reservations are required. Cost is $20 for adults ($15 for museum members) and $7.50 for children 14 and under; kids aged 4 and under are free. All proceeds directly benefit the Museum’s programs and exhibitions. For tickets, please print and return the registration form or call the Museum at 207.985.4802. |
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