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  • Taste of Traditions!

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    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    The Festival of Traditions features a pop-up exhibition, a Smartphone holiday history tour, and a “Taste of Traditions!” event on Saturday, December 14 from 10am – 2pm. The “Taste of Traditions!” event will feature a cookie tasting from desserts around the world associated with historic Kennebunk people who immigrated from varied parts of the world […]

    Free – $5.00

  • Punch Needle Workshop: Discover Two Styles

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    Explore the art of punch needle embroidery in this hands-on workshop! You’ll learn to create beautiful textures using two techniques: the Oxford Punch with yarns and the Ultra Punch (or Russian Punch) with DMC and Valdani threads. Punching mimics the look of hand-hooked and embroidered work—but it’s easier! If you can hold a pencil, you […]

    $40

  • No-Glue Woolly Wreath: Valentine’s Edition

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    Celebrate love and creativity with this no-glue woolly wreath workshop! Using soft wool, a wire frame, and a festive bow, you’ll craft a charming Valentine’s wreath perfect for hanging or using as a table centerpiece. Once you master this simple technique, you’ll want to make wreaths for every season! No experience is needed—just bring your […]

    $40

  • At Home, At War, At Sea: Interpreting & Understanding Historic Experiences

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    Join the Brick Store Museum for a Discussion Series! Using Maine Humanities Council's Discussion Project program as a framework, gather with community members to read and discuss historic letters and diaries from the archives of the Brick Store Museum. This program seeks to engage our community in connections with the past and with each other. […]

    Free

  • CPAA Winter Forum: Current Trends in Archaeology

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    The Cape Porpoise Archaeological Alliance (CPAA) presents its third annual Winter Forum, with the 2025 theme Current Trends in Archaeology: Working in Southern Maine. On Saturday, March 1, CPAA Principal Investigator Tim Spahr will lead a series of speakers to explore current work in Southern Maine and answer audience questions. This forum is intended for […]

    $20

  • Just History Website Launch

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    The Just History Project website, a powerful tool aimed at documenting the often-overlooked histories of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in Kennebunk and the surrounding towns of Wells, Kennebunkport and Arundel, will soon be launched by the Brick Store Museum. It can be found on the Museum’s website. A free, public launch of the […]

    Free

  • April Early Release Student Workshop

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    Get ready to welcome spring with a fun and creative needle felting class! In this hands-on workshop, kids will learn the basics of needle felting while crafting colorful spring garlands. This beginner-friendly activity is perfect for encouraging creativity and fine motor skills in a safe, supportive environment. All materials are provided

    $40

  • The Art of Iceland: An Evening with Bruce McMillan

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    In this special presentation co-hosted by the Brick Store Museum and the Art Guild of the Kennebunks, artist Bruce McMillan will speak on Icelandic art and noted Icelandic artists. He will have on display original works from his collection of more than 50 Icelandic paintings and sculptures, along with Iceland art books from his collection. […]

    Free

  • Oral History Training Workshop

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    This workshop is designed to introduce potential oral history practitioners to the fundamentals of conducting a life-course oral history. Participants will learn how to identify interviewees, conduct pre-interview research, and prepare for meaningful and professional oral histories. The session will cover best practices for conducting oral history interviews and ensuring the ethical and responsible documentation […]

    Free – $10

  • LEGO Build Workshop

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    Build, explore and get creative with Maine LEGO artist Colby Adolphsen! Colby's newest creation: a LEGO model of the Museum itself will be revealed later this summer! This free event invites visitors of all ages to enjoy the art of building. Stations will be set up for participants to join in building structures and environments. […]

    Free

  • Lafayette’s Visit to Kennebunk: Bicentennial Event

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    What it is: The American Friends of Lafayette present an elaborate national tour commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Farewell Tour of the Marquis de Lafayette, one of the last surviving generals of the American Revolution. In response to France's alliance with the American colonies to fight the British, Lafayette arrived in America in 1777 […]

    Free

  • Community Story Share: Cape Porpoise’s Cookie Davis

    Brick Store Museum 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

    The Church on the Cape is now home to a striking temporary mural celebrating the life and legacy of “Cookie” Davis, a cherished local artist and laborer recently highlighted in the Brick Store Museum’s 2024 exhibition Bold Visions. The mural originally hung on the outside of the Museum during the exhibition, but now the mural […]

    Free