Brick Store Museum

Candlelight Stroll: A Festival of Traditions Solstice Event
2023-12-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
This afternoon features a special NIGHTCAP BEFORE CHRISTMAS (alcoholic & non!), gift-wrapping (by donation), storytelling by reenactors and tastes of traditional cultural desserts, last minute shopping at the Museum’s Christmas Market, view the Gingerbread House Display, and our pop-up Candlelight Stroll exhibit which tells the stories of immigrant families of the 19th & 20th centuries.
By suggested donation: $5 (or, FREE if you’re a Museum Member!).

Museum Closed 12pm - 1:30pm
2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
The Museum will be temporarily CLOSED between 12pm and 1:30pm for an all-staff training. We appreciate the ability to improve our service to the public! We will reopen at 1:30pm.

"An Independent Life: The Story of Edith Barry" Event
2024-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Rescheduled to Saturday, April 6th from 3pm – 5pm
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The Brick Store Museum was founded in 1936 by an artist named Edith Barry. In March 2024, she would have turned 140 years old. Edith led a unique life, especially considering women’s lives and positions in society in the early 20th century. Having never married, she traveled the world until the end of her life and painted hundreds of artworks along the way.
This specially-crafted event features a one-on-one discussion between Executive Director Cynthia Walker and Elizabeth Grant, who played the ghost of Edith Barry during the All Souls’ Walk, exploring the life of Edith Barry; an up-close exploration of Edith’s own artifacts in the Museum’s collections (family memorabilia, clothing, travel souvenirs, photographs, and artworks); and complimented by a dessert bar of treats made from Edith’s Cookbook, a real cookbook used by Edith Barry in her home kitchen in the mid-20th Century.
This event raises funds to support Edith’s legacy of museum education and access for all.
Tickets below!

Wicked Good Fiddling: Concert! | SOLD OUT
2024-04-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT!
A concert on April 17 featuring the Pine Tree Flyers and NEA National Heritage Fellows Don & Cindy Roy will showcase the rich, living traditions of Maine fiddling.
The Flyers are a relatively new quartet of well-seasoned musicians who put a fresh, contemporary spin on traditional New England dance music. The group recently released its first CD. Don & Cindy Roy have long been the leading exponents of Maine’s Franco-American musical heritage. Don’s virtuoso fiddling and Cindy’s steady, rhythmic piano accompaniment, plus her top-notch step-dancing, have delighted audiences at festivals and concerts nationwide.
Please purchase tickets in ADVANCE. Due to limited seating, we may sell out prior to the event.

Location: Brick Store Museum Program Center
Start: 7:30pm
Stop into the Museum starting at 6pm to tour the Wicked Good Fiddling exhibit before the concert!
Snacks and beverages will be available for sale at the Museum Concessions Stand in the Bauman Gallery.

This concert is supported by the Onion Foundation.

Open Late! June ArtWalk
2024-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us at the Museum to kick start your Downtown ArtWalk! On the second Friday of each month, come to Downtown Kennebunk for a night of live music, local artists, food trucks and specials. Let’s celebrate Downtown! The Museum will be open for FREE ADMISSION from 5pm – 7pm.
In addition to showcasing our current exhibitions, we will be featuring three incredibly talented local artists for the June Walk: Kathy Polletto (Kennebunk Basketry), McKenzie Myles, and Diane Lent. Come enjoy the evening with snacks donated by our Presenting Sponsor Huntington Common!
Downtown Artwalks occur every month from June through September (on the second Friday of each month). Hosted by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kennebunk.
Learn more about the full event on the Chambers’ website!

Annual Members' Meeting at the Museum
2024-06-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join the Brick Store Museum for a year-in-review by Museum staff and Trustees!
Members’ Meeting will begin at 5:00pm in the Museum’s Program Center. At 5:30, Members are invited to join staff and guest artists in the courtyard for an unveiling of the new Bold Visions mural, a work of art created by artists Kristin F. Simmons, Leah Bares, and Kelly Jo Shows, inspired by local artist Cookie Davis’ history of painting murals throughout Cape Porpoise. Afterward, members are invited to enjoy light appetizers and sparkling beverages.
Please RSVP by using the form below or calling 207-985-4802.

Vintage Baseball Game
2024-07-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
It’s the Dirigo vs. Mudville! On July 6th come watch authentic 1860s base ball played with its original rules (No gloves! The ball can bounce!) and all the players are in historic wool uniforms. It’s not a day out at the 19th century ball park without food and fun to enjoy with the whole family! Concessions sponsored by Hannaford Kennebunk.

Game kicks off at 11:00am on the KENNEBUNK HIGH SCHOOL FIELD. Rain or shine!
Parking behind the high school is available. Please enter the ball field through the gate to the left of the parking lot. We’ll see you there!
Limited seating on field bleachers is available – guests are encouraged to bring pop-up chairs or blankets!
Learn more about 1860s Base Ball Rules HERE>>
Tickets:
$10 per person/$8 for Members (free under 16) – pre-purchase tickets for a discount!
Sponsored by:

SHARPER EVENTS & TENTS

MM TOTAL BOOKKEEPING

Ice Cream Night with the Trolley Museum!
2024-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046
Join us for a Seashore Fan Favorite — Ice Cream Night! Held every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30PM-7:30PM, guests are treated to a special evening trolley ride on our heritage railway through our campus AND an ice cream sundae with all the fixin’s!
Tickets are $12/each (children two and under are free). Admission includes the trolley ride and ice cream sundae.
BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE via the Trolley Museum’s Website, HERE>>
Trolleys will depart at 5:30PM, 6PM, and 6:30PM. Example: if your ticket reads 5:30 – 6:30, your trolley leaves at 5:30. Your ice cream sundae will be after your trolley returns to the Visitor’s Center. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your ticket’s boarding time so you are ready to go at your ticketed departure time. (Walk-ins should arrive by 6:30PM to participate in the event).
Because Ice Cream Night is a fan-favorite, we encourage you to purchase tickets in advance. Eventbrite ticketholders are guaranteed a spot on the trolley during the ride you’ve selected. Tickets are also available at the door but you will be seated after Eventbrite ticketholders (or you may need to wait for the next ride/s to be accommodated).
Do you or a guest in your group have mobility challenges when it comes to navigating trolley steps? Seashore Trolley Museum now has a Mobilift to help you access some of our operating trolleys! If you or a group member would like to use our lift, please call us in advance so we can confirm an operating trolley compatible with our Mobilift will be used for the event.
On Wednesday, July 10, the Brick Store Museum will receive 50% of all proceeds. This means that both museums will benefit from your support tonight!

Open Late! July ArtWalk
2024-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us at the Museum to kick start your Downtown ArtWalk! On the second Friday of each month, come to Downtown Kennebunk for a night of live music, local artists, food trucks and specials. Let’s celebrate Downtown! The Museum will be open for FREE ADMISSION from 5pm – 7pm.
In addition to showcasing our current exhibitions, we will be featuring two incredibly talented local artists for the July Walk, to be announced soon! Come enjoy the evening with snacks donated by our Presenting Sponsor Huntington Common!
Downtown Artwalks occur every month from June through September (on the second Friday of each month). Hosted by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kennebunk.
Learn more about the full event on the Chambers’ website!

Open Late! August ArtWalk
2024-08-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us at the Museum to kick start your Downtown ArtWalk! On the second Friday of each month, come to Downtown Kennebunk for a night of live music, local artists, food trucks and specials. Let’s celebrate Downtown! The Museum will be open for FREE ADMISSION from 5pm – 7pm.
In addition to showcasing our current exhibitions, we will be featuring two incredibly talented local artists for the August Walk, to be announced soon! Come enjoy the evening with snacks donated by our Presenting Sponsor Huntington Common!
Downtown Artwalks occur every month from June through September (on the second Friday of each month). Hosted by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kennebunk.
Learn more about the full event on the Chambers’ website!

Open Late! September ArtWalk
2024-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us at the Museum to kick start your Downtown ArtWalk! On the second Friday of each month, come to Downtown Kennebunk for a night of live music, local artists, food trucks and specials. Let’s celebrate Downtown! The Museum will be open for FREE ADMISSION from 5pm – 7pm.
In addition to showcasing our current exhibitions, we will be featuring two incredibly talented local artists for the September Walk, to be announced soon! Come enjoy the evening with snacks donated by our Presenting Sponsor Huntington Common!
Downtown Artwalks occur every month from June through September (on the second Friday of each month). Hosted by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kennebunk.
Learn more about the full event on the Chambers’ website!

Southern Maine Steampunk Fair: 10th Anniversary!
2024-09-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
It’s the 10th year of the Brick Store Museum’s Southern Maine Steampunk Fair! Join us on Saturday, September 21st (11am – 4pm) for incredible creations, futures, and fun! Explore the world of Steampunk with the New England steampunk community gathering here at the Museum for our 10th anniversary.
More information and activities to come!
Interested in becoming a vendor, performer, speaker or otherwise? Want to learn more about Steampunk? Please check out our STEAMPUNK FAIR page for all the information!

Please Note: We are aware that ticket emails are not being received by many purchasers. As we work to resolve this, please rest assured that if you do not receive an email confirmation of your purchase, as long as your card has been charged for the purchase, your name is on our list and you do not need to do anything further (except come to the event!).

Movies at the Museum | Back to the Future
2024-11-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
“Back to the Future” takes us on a race through time as the main character tries to get back to 1985 after using a time machine to travel back to 1955. Kick off the Museum’s upcoming 2025 theme “History is an Adventure” while kicking back for a movie day at the Museum! See this 1985 classic on the “big screen.” Admission is free, concessions and movie snacks for sale to raise funds for future Movies at the Museum!
This Movie at the Museum will take place inside our Dane Street Auditorium.
(Please look up the overview for this movie to ensure it is appropriate for your audiences)
Let us know you’re coming so we know how many people to plan for! RSVP below.

Taste of Traditions!
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, 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 in the early 20th century. During the event, Paul & Sally Wells will play Christmas fiddle tunes and local immigrant stories will be told. The event is free to Members and $5 per person (free under age 12).
The Festival of Traditions exhibit will be on display through December 21, joining the new exhibition “Timeless Play: A Century of Holiday Toys” and the upcoming 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Display, on view December 17 – 21. There is plenty to explore at the Museum this holiday season!

Nightcap Before Christmas: The Museum Holiday Party!
2024-12-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
You’re Invited!
The Museum Holiday Party
An annual tradition!
Friday, December 20
4pm—7pm
Free – Fun – Family – Friends
Join the Museum with your family, friends and neighbors to explore exhibitions, enjoy treats and bubbly, and find time to do some last-minute holiday shopping while enjoying a night at the Museum!
Free admission for Museum Members and friends, with donations to the Annual Fund gratefully accepted!

Ghost Ships and Gothic Dreams with Leanna Renee Hieber Virtual Lecture and Take Home Meal
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join actress, playwright, ghost tour guide and award-winning author Leanna Renee Hieber as she shares the ways in which Southern Maine has inspired her fiction and non-fiction, in forthcoming works like America’s Most Gothic: Haunted History Stranger than Fiction where she discusses the area’s famous Ghost Ships and why she’s using Wolfe’s Neck Preserve as the setting for an upcoming Gothic Novel. (You’ll be the first to hear a live reading of excerpts from the chapters!)
The very popular add-on dinner option continues with a take-out meal catered and packaged by For the Love of Food & Drink (Wells). Available for pre-order and pick- up between 4:30 – 5:30 pm.
MENU:
Greens Salad
Anadama Roll & Butter
Pork Tenderloin with Plum Chutney or Layered Vegetable Tort
Broiled Potatoes
Root Vegetables
Individual Fruit Pie
This is a VIRTUAL program the zoom link will be sent prior to the date of the event.

Tea with Louisa May Alcott - SOLD OUT
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us for an afternoon of history and tea as Laura Rocklyn brings Louisa May Alcott to life in a captivating performance, followed by an informal chat with guests. A professional actress, playwright, and historian, Rocklyn has performed with regional theater companies across the U.S. and creates immersive historical portrayals for audiences worldwide. Enjoy light refreshments, tea, and lemonade, with tea generously provided by Kennebunk Tea Co., our supporting sponsor. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step into the world of the beloved author of Little Women!

All ticket sales are final. We’re unable to offer refunds due to planning and capacity limits.

May Day at the Museum!
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States

Lafayette's Visit to Kennebunk: Bicentennial Event
2025-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, 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 to serve alongside the colonists. In 1824, President James Monroe invited Lafayette to return to the United States as the nation’s guest, where he visited all 24 states in the union. He is sometimes known as “The Hero of the Two Worlds” for his accomplishments in the service of both France and the United States.

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Beginning in August 2024, a thirteen-month bicentennial celebration of Lafayette’s triumphant return tour of the United States kicked off in New York City. During the next thirteen months, the tour will follow Lafayette’s footsteps through the then-existing 24 states in the exact order he traveled in 1824 and 1825. To learn more about the entire route, visit the American Friends of Lafayette.

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Following the schedule of June 24, 1825, The Marquis de Lafayette (living history actor) will be visiting Kennebunk at 3:00pm on June 24, 2025!

The schedule is below:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025:

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE INDOORS due to the excessive heat.

3:00pm: Join the Brick Store Museum at 117 Main Street to enjoy lemonade and cookies, and a pop-up exhibit as we await Lafayette’s arrival

3:30pm: The Marquis de Lafayette will make an historic speech to the crowd and meet & greet visitors.

4:30pm: Assemble in the second story windows of the Brick Store Museum for a photo with Lafayette! In 1825, workers constructing the Brick Store waived out these same windows as Lafayette rode past on his way to Biddeford.

This is a free event open to the entire community. Come welcome Lafayette with us!

Annual Members Meeting
2025-06-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
The Museum’s Annual Members Meeting is set for Wednesday, June 25 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
Museum Members are invited to hear updates from the Museum, then explore the brand-new OceanWorld exhibition alongside a delicious reception complete with a Taco Bar by Las Olas!
Program Schedule:
4:30pm – 5:30pm Annual Meeting
5:30pm – 6:30pm Reception in OceanWorld exhibition

RSVP below! Members are invited to attend with family or friends. Please let us know how many are attending so that we can ensure space and appetizers for all!

Declaration of Independence Reading & Celebration
2025-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Celebrate Independence Day at the Brick Store Museum with a Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Join the Brick Store Museum and the Kennebunk Rotary Club on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. for a community celebration of our nation’s founding with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event takes place on the Museum’s campus at 117 Main Street in Kennebunk and is free to all.
This 45-minute patriotic program brings history to life as community leaders and Rotarians read aloud the document that declared the United States’ independence in 1776. The program will also explore how the phrase “all men are created equal” has evolved over time, highlighting key moments and landmark movements—such as the Gettysburg Address—that have expanded the promise of equality throughout American history.
The reading will be presented by:

Earle J. Patterson, Kennebunk Rotarian and member of the Brick Store Museum
David Moravick, Kennebunk Rotarian and President of the Museum’s Board of Trustees

This event offers a moment of reflection and celebration for all ages, honoring the enduring ideals of freedom, democracy, and social progress. Admission is free, and donations to the Wounded Warrior Project will be gratefully accepted to support veterans and their families.
For more information or to RSVP, register below or call (207) 985-4802.

Vintage Baseball Game
2025-07-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
It’s Dirigo vs. Mudville!
On Saturday, July 5th, watch authentic 1860s base ball played with its original rules (No gloves! The ball can bounce!) and all the players are in historic wool uniforms. It’s not a day out at the 19th century ball park without food and fun to enjoy with the whole family! Concessions sponsored by Hannaford Kennebunk.

Game kicks off at 11:00am on the KENNEBUNK HIGH SCHOOL FIELD. Rain or shine!
Parking behind Kennebunk High School is available. Please enter the ball field through the gate to the left of the parking lot. We’ll see you there!
Limited seating on field bleachers is available – guests are encouraged to bring pop-up chairs or blankets!

Tickets:

$10 per person (purchase at gate with your credit card or cash!)
Free under 16

Sponsored by:

MM Total Bookkeeping

Community Story Share: Cape Porpoise's Cookie Davis
2025-09-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, 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 lives on as a traveling artwork that can appear in various familiar locations in the coming years. The mural will be on display at this current location until mid-October.

Born Colman Davis and later known as Dominique London, Davis was affectionately nicknamed “Cookie” by friends and neighbors. She was a well-known figure throughout the Kennebunks, especially in Cape Porpoise, where her creativity, warmth, and hard work left a lasting impact on the community.

To honor her memory, the Church on the Cape, in partnership with the Brick Store Museum, will host a Community Story Sharing Event on Sunday, September 7, from 11:30am to 12:30pm (following Sunday service) at the Church, located at 3 Langsford Road in Cape Porpoise. This free gathering invites friends, neighbors, and community members to share personal stories and memories of Cookie in an informal, welcoming group setting. This event is rain or shine. There will be Cookie Davis artwork on display for the event.

The oral histories shared will be recorded and preserved in the Brick Store Museum’s archives, ensuring that Cookie’s legacy and the voices of her community live on for future generations. All are welcome to participate. To RSVP, please reply using the button below.

Delayed Opening at 12pm
2025-10-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Due to annual fire alarm testing, the Museum will delay its opening until 12:00pm on Wednesday, October 15.
Thank you for your understanding!

Family Fright at Our Museum
2025-10-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Family Fright at Our Museum occurs alongside HarvestFest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
Trick-or-Treat around the Museum!
Artists featured in our “Eerie, Uncanny, Remarkable” contemporary exhibition will gather to meet and greet; spooky, local tales will be told in our “OceanWorld” gallery (11:30am); a Halloween craft for kids (and kids at heart!); and from 10:30am-12:30pm, there will be Trick-or-Treat stations throughout our five-building complex (it’s your chance to see behind the scenes at the Museum!)! Costumes are encouraged as you go on the treat tour of the Museum with your treat bucket!
Admission for Family Fright is by donation, with a suggested $5 for adults, $2.50 for ages 10–18, and free for children under 10. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Please register in advance so we can accurately gauge treat numbers!

The Just History Walk
2025-11-08 12:30 - 18:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
The Just History Walk: Stories Between the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 12:30 – 6:00 pm
Beginning at Rogers Pond Park, 49 Water St, Kennebunk
Ending at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 114 Main St, Kennebunk
The lower Kennebunk and Mousam River watershed region has provided people with homes and sustenance for more than ten thousand years. We know something about them from over 400 years of written history, and through oral traditions and artifacts that date back much farther. But the historical narratives, signs, and portraits that we most commonly encounter represent only a small glimpse of the tapestry woven here in this place over the centuries. While the lives of sea captains and soldiers, farmers and factory owners, bankers and builders are made visible throughout town, those of many others remain hidden from view.
The Just History Walk is not about the men traditionally credited with building the wealth reflected in the homes and businesses along Main Street and Summer Street. Rather, it’s about bringing stories of people who also shaped this community but whose contributions have been erased to the foreground, including:

Wabanaki people who inhabited this land for millennia
People of African heritage who were kidnapped and transported here
Enslaved people throughout the “New World” whose labor was the basis for much of the town’s wealth

In walking together, we’ll meet:
Ramanascho ✭ Shepard Bourn ✭ Richard Hill ✭ Phillis ✭ Tom Bassett ✭ Lucy Nicolar ✭ Primus Goodale ✭ Salem Bourne ✭ Scipio Black ✭ Joseph Ranco ✭ and others
Along the route, selected stories shared by presenters—together with performances, artwork, crafts, and artifacts—will offer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to reflect on both what we now know about the diverse community that lived here and what remains unknown. What do these gaps and silences tell us about how history has been told?
At the conclusion, we will gather to collectively weave what we have gleaned and build connections over a meal that celebrates the ancient Indigenous roots of this community. Together, we will confront the suffering created when land and people are treated as property, and celebrate the resilience that persists when we honor our ties to land, waterways, wildlife, and each other.

This event is a collaboration between The Just History Project, The Brick Store Museum, and the Walks for Historical & Ecological Recovery (WHERE), a series convened by Atlantic Black Box. Other sponsors include First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Kennebunk and Octopus Books. This initiative is funded in part by the Mellon Foundation, Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, Maine Humanities Council, Maine Community Foundation, Sewall Foundation, and by generous donors.
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TO REGISTER, please visit the WHERE WALKS website HERE>>

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Special Note on Museum Programs:
This program is not a place for intolerance or personal statement-making. The Museum is a space to listen, explore, and understand experiences other than our own. Participants who are unable to uphold these values are asked to simply refrain from attending.

A Christmas Carol
2025-11-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
This holiday season, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Charles Dickens’s beloved tale, “A Christmas Carol,” as it comes to the historic Brick Store Museum on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. With its rich history and classic charm, this timeless production promises to kindle the festive spirit and touch your heart with its powerful message of redemption and goodwill.
Veteran actor Johnny Kinsman will perform an elaborate reading of Dickens’s cherished story featuring the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, his spirited encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, and the heartwarming transformation that follows. The story will come alive with the musical talents of violinist Justin Ouellet and soprano Ann Moss to enhance the magical experience.
Bring your loved ones to share in the joy and wonder of a Dickens Christmas, and enjoy a heartwarming evening that will become a cherished holiday tradition.
(Recommended for ages 6+)
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If you are a Museum Member, your tickets are discounted! Use your Member Code for $5 off each ticket. You can find your your code in the Member Portal.

Holiday in History at the George Lord House
2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Step into the magic of the season at one of Kennebunk’s most treasured landmarks — the historic George Lord House on Summer Street.
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer as you explore this beautifully decorated 1845 home. Savor seasonal appetizers and sweet treats while soaking in the festive atmosphere and rich history of this remarkable property.
This special event is a rare opportunity to experience the elegance and charm of a 19th-century Kennebunk Christmas, surrounded by twinkling lights, historic architecture, and good company.
Tickets: $50 per person(Advance purchase recommended; space is limited.)
If you are a Museum Member, your tickets are discounted! Use your Member Code for $5 off each ticket. You can find your your code in the Member Portal.
Special Note: For Members reserving the 3:30PM timeslot, please use “Holiday2025” in the coupon area for $5 off your ticket. Those Members reserving 2:00PM can use MBR5. Member discounts are for Museum Members only. Registrations are checked against our beloved Member List and you will be contacted if you are not a Member. Thank you!

Museum Volunteer Luncheon
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
To our dearest volunteers,
The Brick Store Museum has welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors across our doorstep this year – to exhibitions, classes, workshops, events, and research. Your donation of time, talent and skill makes all of this learning happen.

To celebrate the holidays with the Museum team, we invite you to join us for a light holiday lunch (soups & sandwiches) on Saturday, December 13 at 11am – 1pm! Please bring a plate of cookies for dessert if you’d like to share. Not a requirement, but fun for those who enjoy baking.
We’ll leave plenty of time to visit with volunteer team members and give a few exciting updates for what’s ahead in 2026. Bring your ideas, suggestions and feedback as this is meant to be interactive and shared!
To RSVP, please let us know that you’re coming by December 11 via the RSVP below.
Cheers!
The Brick Store Museum
PS – Can’t make this one? No worries! Our next Volunteer Luncheon is scheduled for February 2026.

Holiday Open House
2025-12-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
The Museum is open to the community to visit and enjoy with friends and neighbors. Free admission, light appetizers and treats, Gingerbread House displays, specialty cocktails and seasonal beverages, and of course last-minute shopping in the Museum store! Free admission.
Call 985-4802 or see below to RSVP.
