January 23, 2013 Come see a History Showcase featuring artifacts and archival materials from football’s biggest game, the Super Bowl. 47 Years at the Super Bowl: What It Means to be in the “Never Miss a Super Bowl Club” will display objects from the personal collection of Don Crisman, who has attended every Super Bowl since its beginning in 1967. |
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February 2, 2013 You are invited to celebrate the big game a day early in honor of the Museum's newest exhibit, 47 Years at the Super Bowl! Join us for game day snacks, clips of Super Bowl history on a big screen, and music! Don't forget to make your guess at the final score of Super Bowl 47 - if you guess correctly, you win a Museum membership!
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February 2, 2013 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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February 20, 2013 You are invited to share in a delectable experience! Join the Brick Store Museum at One Dock at the Kennebunkport Inn from 6 to 9PM for dinner, and see proceeds from your meal go directly to the Museum's exhibitions and programs. Reservations are strongly recommended for Worthy Wednesday. Don't miss it! Call One Dock to reserve your table today at 207.967.2621. Visit the One Dock website to learn more: onedock.com |
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March 2, 2013 Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to take part in the Brick Store Museum's Winter History Workshop! Students can look forward to learning more about our Civil War history by participating in various projects throughout the day. The workshop will begin with a tour through the Museum's new exhibit, From the Kennebunks to Appomattox: The Civil War at Home and Away. The workshop will include presentations by Civil War reenactors of the 3rd Maine Regiment; learning about 1860s medicine; 19th Century games; and much more. The day concludes with family members and the general public invited to the Museum from 2:30 to 3PM to view the students’ 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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April 20, 2013 The Brick Store Museum presents the maritime heritage of the region through marine art, artifacts, and archival objects. This show will include recently conserved pieces of art, artifacts from ships and shipyards, and ship's logs and personal letters from those sailing overseas in the 19th century. |
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April 30, 2013 Kennebunk Savings Bank's annual Customer Ballot is now in the mail to their customers. Your vote will help the Brick Store Museum be in the top 125 organizations to receive the most votes and share in $140,000! Customers can vote by dropping off their Ballots at bank locations, by mail, or by going towww.kennebunksavings.com/ballot and using the code from their printed ballot. So keep an eye on your mail, and vote by April 30! |
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May 4, 2013 Visit the Museum on Saturday, May 4th, 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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May 15, 2013 Neil Crandall, master conservator, illustrates the processes necessary for the total reconstruction of this 19th Century family treasure. Co-sponsored by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. |
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May 21, 2013 Join us at the Library for a free discussion of the classic tale of Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Pick up your free copy of the book at the Kennebunk Free Library (or download it for free on your favorite e-reader!). Hear what others have to say, and let us know what you think! This story might even give us a glimpse into the lives and psyches of the sailors from the Kennebunk area in the 19th Century. This program is free and open to the public. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming! |
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May 24 through 27, 2013 |
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Starting May 27, 2013 The Brick Store Museum and more than 1,300 museums across America have joined with Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013. 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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May 28, 2013 Amateur poets of all ages are invited to submit an original poem about the ocean, maritime history, or anything to do with nautical themes. Poems should be limited to one page, and can encompass any style. Send your poem in a .word or .pdf document, with your name, address, phone number, and email in the header of the page to research@brickstoremuseum.org. Please enter "Poetry Contest" in the subject line. Limit to ONE poem per poet. Submissions will be accepted through August 9, 2013. Winning selections will be chosen by the Library and Museum staffs. Winners will be announced at the Chowder Festival on September 14, 2013. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming! |
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June 14, 2013 For nearly half a century, Bob Webb has presented the music of seafarers to audiences. A singer, instrumentalist, and raconteur, Bob will reach all ages in this program of traditional seafaring songs, as sung aboard merchant ships in the Golden Age of Sail. Group participation is strongly encouraged! Bring the whole family for this night of fun and song! This program is free and open to the public. Donations will always be accepted and appreciated to continue programs like these. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming!
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June 16, 2013 Kick off the summer and celebrate the history of Kennebunk Beach! This event pairs a historic walking tour of Kennebunk Beach, led by Museum Archivist Roz Magnuson, and a cocktail reception to toast the summer evening at a historic beach cottage built by local architect William Barry in 1888. Lecture begins at 3:00PM, with the walking tour to start at 4:30PM. Return to the cottage for cocktails and delicious hors d'oeuvres through 6:30PM. Tickets are $35 per person. All proceeds from this event benefit the Brick Store Museum and its efforts to become sustainable for future generations.
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June 21, 2013 Join us for a fun evening of history through song! Let this trio of performers tell you a little about the Civil War through period songs and more. Admission by donation. Make sure you stay for the ArtWalk! (See below)
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June 21, 2013 Enjoy an evening of art! The Brick Store Museum will stay open until 8PM to take part in the Kennebunk ArtWalk, which occurs on the third Friday of each month from June through September. Take a stroll during this "artful" event and see the arts in Kennebunk on a summer evening. For more information, visit the Kennebunk ArtWalk website here.
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June 24, 2013 Save this date for this rare tour of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard! Meet at the Museum to board the bus bound for this active naval base in Kittery. Upon arrival, hear about the shipyard's 200-year history from Gary Hildreth, a retired U.S. Navy Submariner. After lunch (included with ticket price) in the base's tavern, take a look at the shipyard as you have never seen it before! Tickets: $35.00 per person This program requires registration at least one week prior to the field trip due to security. Please register for this event by NO LATER than Saturday, June 15. Download and print the registration form, and return it with your payment to the Brick Store Museum! See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming! |
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| July 4 through 8, 2013 Museum closed to celebrate Independence Day |
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July 8, 2013 Join us for a nautical movie night! To introduce the 2003 movie about pirate misadventures on the high seas, hear from Museum staff about how Kennebunk's own sea captains encountered piracy in the South. This film runs 143 minutes long, and is rated PG-13. This is a free event, but donations are always welcome. Snacks and drinks will be made available for purchase. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming!
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Starting July 16, 2013 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 amateur photographers of all ages. Submissions of up to four images per person will be accepted from July 16 - September 6, 2013. 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!
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July 18, 2013 DO YOU: participate in the Drama Department? Dream of one-day becoming a great actor/actress? Like to perform on stage? Like competitions? Want something fun to do on a Thursday night? Then this is the program for you. All community members are invited for a one-night only event in which teams (your choice!) will be invited to perform their own version of a specific scene from the book Moby Dick. Consider it the "American Idol" of novel performances! Whether you're a one-man-show or a group of eight, you're invited to enter the contest. Please continue to check this page for updated rules, and of course, which scene is to be presented! Please see complete contest rules on the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website! Family, friends, and all are invited to join us for a night of fun, celebration, and laughter. This is a one-night only event - not to be missed! This program is free and open to the public. Donations will always be accepted and appreciated to continue programs like these. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming!
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July 19, 2013 Enjoy an evening of art! The Brick Store Museum will stay open until 8PM to take part in the Kennebunk ArtWalk, which occurs on the third Friday of each month from June through September. Take a stroll during this "artful" event and see the arts in Kennebunk on a summer evening. For more information, visit the Kennebunk ArtWalk website here.
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July 22, 2013 Meet at the Brick Store Museum at 8:30AM to embark on a field trip to Bath, Maine. Upon arrival at the Maine Maritime Museum, take a docent-led tour of the Museum and stop for lunch (bring a lunch to enjoy outside, or stop by the museum's cafe - not included with ticket). Then, board the bus for a tour of Bath Iron Works to learn about modern-day shipbuilding in Maine. Return to the Museum for free time in the afternoon, and then board the bus to Kennebunk! Tickets: $50.00 per person This field trip requires registration at least one week prior to the event due to security at Bath Iron Works. Please register by NO LATER than Saturday, July 13. Download and print the registration form, and return it with your payment to the Brick Store Museum! See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming!
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July 26, 2013 Have you ever wondered what really happened after the 19th Century shipwreck on Boon Island? Hear from Stephen Erickson, author of 2012's Boon Island: A True Story of Mutiny, Shipwreck, and Cannibalism, discuss the history of the shipwreck made famous by Kenneth Roberts' novel titled Boon Island. This program is free and open to the public. Donations will always be accepted and appreciated to continue programs like these. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming!
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July 31, 2013 Guests are invited to dance the night away under the stars while listening to turn-of-the-century music and enjoying delicious hors-d'oeuvres. Dress as yourself, or a tourist from 1913 or 2013. More information on this event will be updated soon! |
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August 5, 2013 Join us for a nautical movie night! To introduce the 1935 classic about mutiny aboard a ship, hear from Museum staff about how one of Kennebunk's own ships experienced a mutiny on its decks. This film runs 132 minutes long. This is a free event, but donations are always welcome. Snacks and drinks will be made available for purchase. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming!
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August 9 - 10, 2013 See the romantic and tragic tale of Kennebunk's Captain Charles Barry and his wife, Sarah, come to life! In this original play written by the Brick Store Museum, Captain Barry and his wife speak to each other through letters sent from their home in Kennebunk to various locations around the world during his travels as a ship captain. See the world of 19th Century Kennebunk come alive! Show times will be updated soon! Tickets: $5 general, $3 children (6-18) See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming!
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August 16, 2013 Enjoy an evening of art! The Brick Store Museum will stay open until 8PM to take part in the Kennebunk ArtWalk, which occurs on the third Friday of each month from June through September. Take a stroll during this "artful" event and see the arts in Kennebunk on a summer evening. For more information, visit the Kennebunk ArtWalk website here. |
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August 18, 2013 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). See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming! |
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August 30 through September 2, 2013 |
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September 10, 2013 Join us for the second book discussion of the summer to discover more about Kennebunk's own Captain Blaisdell! A native of this town, he captained several ships built by William Lord, the original owner of the Brick Store. Travel on the adventurous high seas with Blaisdell as he encounters shipwrecks, financial problems, trade troubles, and ports around the world, all the while missing his family that remained behind in Kennebunk. Stop by the Kennebunk Free Library to pick up your free copy of 50 Years of Fortitude by Kendrick Daggett. This program is free and open to the public. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming! |
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September 14, 2013 Help us celebrate the end of a successful slate of programming! Join the Museum and Library for a chowder tasting, generously donated by area restaurants. Which one is your favorite? Taste the best efforts of the area's brightest restaurants as you tour the Museum and Library. As you taste, relax and listen as the winners of the Words of the Ocean Poetry contest are announced (selected poems will be read aloud!). No advance purchase necessary. The $5.00 entry fee will go directly to the Library and Museum. See the OUR SHARED HiSTORY website to learn more about Brick Store Museum-Kennebunk Free Library joint programming!
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September 20, 2013 Enjoy an evening of art! The Brick Store Museum will stay open until 8PM to take part in the Kennebunk ArtWalk, which occurs on the third Friday of each month from June through September. Take a stroll during this "artful" event and see the arts in Kennebunk on a summer evening. For more information, visit the Kennebunk ArtWalk website here.
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October 26, 2013 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 $10/person (cash/check/Visa, MC, Discover), $30 maximum per family; 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.
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November 28 through 30, 2013 |
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December 8, 2013 Continue a holiday tradition with the Museum's 10th 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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December 20, 2013 Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the Museum's Open House! Free admission, music, sweet treats, and exciting exhibitions await at this end-of-year party for the whole community. Stay for a few minutes, or stay for three hours! We hope to see you here! |
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