250 Years in the Making: “From Many, One” at the Brick Store Museum
The United States is hitting the 250-year mark, and we’re marking the milestone with our year-long theme: From Many, One: Results of Revolution. This isn’t just a look back at 1776; it’s an exploration of the long-winding aftermath that continues to shape our lives today.
Join us for a massive season of exhibitions, hands-on programs, and community celebrations:
Art & Craft: Past Meets Present
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“From Many, One” Exhibition: A unique gallery experience featuring contemporary artworks exploring patriotism alongside local historical context. Learn more on our Exhibitions page.
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“Maine by Hand” Series: Meet the contemporary craftspeople of York County keeping traditional crafts alive today in this series of contemporary shows in the Bauman Contemporary Gallery from April – December. The Museum is an official participant in the nationwide HANDWORK program.
The Documents of Democracy
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A Historic Visit: Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see Maine’s official copy of the Declaration of Independence in person. Learn more…
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Community Reading (July 4th): Join your neighbors for a powerful public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Independence Day. We’re looking for community members to help us bring this to life! Volunteer your time HERE or click through to learn more…
Events & Experiences
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HistoryAlive! Festival: History steps off the page with our signature living-history event. Learn more…
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An 18th-Century Dinner: Taste the past at a period-authentic dining event. Learn more…
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Vintage Baseball: Catch a game played by the old-school rules—no gloves, all heart. Learn more…
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Local History Lectures: Dive deep into the stories of York County with expert-led talks. Learn more…
Explore Anywhere
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Digital Walking Tour: Take history to the streets with our interactive GPS-guided tour, “Revolutionary Spaces,” premiering this summer.
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Online Video Series: Can’t make it to the museum? Explore our archives through our new digital storytelling series, premiering soon!
This initiative is possible thanks to the generous support of:
With thanks to our content partners:
