Brick Store Museum

Fall and Witchy Crafts - October Early Release
2024-10-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Celebrate the fall season with harvest and witchy inspired crafts. A walk through the grave yard to , a ghostly thrift store painting and magic potion all while enjoying a fall treat!
October 4th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ages 7+
Instructor: Elizabeth Winter

Historic District Walking Tour
2024-10-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Explore the history of the elaborate and historic homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood in Downtown Kennebunk. Led by Museum tour guide. $10 per person/$5 for members.

Of Séances and Spirits - Supernatural Kennebunk
2024-10-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Of Séances and Spirits: Supernatural Kennebunk
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About this brand-new event:
The Brick Store Museum’s historic Kimball House will set the stage for guests to embark on a mesmerizing journey into the realm of the supernatural to discover the story of Mina Crandon, whose séances captivated early 20th century Boston. First-person historical interpreter Laura Rocklyn will portray Mina, also known as the “Witch of Lime Street,” in this entertaining and historically informed séance. Explore the lives of Harry Houdini, the escape artist determined to debunk fraudulent mediums, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the mind behind Sherlock Holmes and a passionate believer in spiritualism.
Surrounding the immersive Séance experience, you will tour the Museum’s 19th century buildings to discover local connections to the great beyond in the Museum’s collections; and discover Victorian Kennebunk’s love of contacting “the other side.” Indulge in heavy appetizers, learn your fate from a Tarot reader, see how Kennebunk’s Upper Square hosted its share of seances, and catch a reading of a local ghost story by actor Richard McGonagle.
Tickets include at-your-own-pace activities described above and a timed slot for your séance with Mina Crandon. This intimate experience will take you deeper into the rituals and beliefs that connected these extraordinary figures, bringing the mysteries of the Victorian era to life.
Important: Your ticket gives you access to all the evening’s activities, with a designated time for your séance. Don’t miss your chance to reserve your spot for an unforgettable journey into the unknown!
PLEASE NOTE: The Museum is aware of an issue that purchasers are not consistently receiving their order confirmations via email. We are working to resolve this issue, but in the meantime, if your card has been charged please know that you are ALL SET and on our list! Please simply check-in at the Event Desk once you arrive and give us your name.
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Imagine That: Three Centuries of Kennebunk Commerce Tour
2024-10-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
New tour! This walking tour explores Main Street and its commercial history over three hundred years. Stretches from the Museum down to the Mousam River Bridge. (about a half mile, 60 minutes, led by trained tour guide). $10.00 per person/$5 for members. Reserve in advance by calling 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Kennebunk Beach Walking Tour
2024-10-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Trinity Chapel, Kennebunk Beach, 4 Woodland Ave, Kennebunk, 04043, United States
Please note: This tour starts at 10:00AM. It is mistakenly listed as 10:30 in our recent newsletter. Looking forward to seeing you!
This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s Mothers Beach features eleven historic homes and an illustration of life at the beach in the early 20th Century. Tours depart from Trinity Chapel on Woodland Ave.
This is the final Kennebunk Beach Tour of the season!
Private tours are also available. Please contact us at info@brickstoremuseum.org or (207)985-4802 at least two weeks in advance of your anticipated tour date to arrange a private tour.
Time: 60 – 90 minutes
Distance: Less than a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain.
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Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Where to go:
This tour begins at the Trinity Chapel on Railroad Ave along Kennebunk Beach. Please arrive about 5 minutes prior to the tour start. You can pre-purchase tickets online and let us know you’re coming!
PARKING: Parking is available (with Kennebunk Parking sticker) at beach spaces; and alongside roads leading to the Chapel (as marked). Please pay attention to parking signage.
If the forecast on the day of your walk calls for rain, please contact the Museum in advance to make sure the walk is still scheduled. Email: info@brickstoremuseum.org OR call: (207)985-4802. If the walk is postponed, you will have the choice to reschedule or receive a refund.

HarvestFest at the Brick Store Museum
2024-10-19 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
The Brick Store Museum invites guests in on Harvest Fest with free admission! While at the Brick Store join us for a Día de los Muertos celebration. Guests can make their own marigold and decorate a sugar skull cookie. We will also be a showing a beloved animated film that celebrates the Day of the Dead.

Needle Felting Workshop
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us for a fun and creative needle felting class where you’ll craft your own spooky Halloween trio garland! Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this class will guide you through the steps of creating three festive figures—think ghosts, pumpkins, and bats! All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind garland to decorate your home for the season. Grab a friend and get ready to embrace your Halloween spirit through this cozy, hands-on craft!
Instructor: Sarah Soleau
Cost: $40/$35 members

All Souls' Walk
2024-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
The Brick Store Museum’s All Souls’ Walk began its annual Hallowmas season tradition 21 years ago this year, with a guided walk through neighboring Hope Cemetery. Join us this year to revisit old friends and hear NEW tales from the past honoring their lives and stories.

The All Souls’ Walk invites participants into Hope Cemetery & Woods, led by a knowledgeable tour guide, to “meet” the ghosts of Kennebunk’s past and learn about the lives of residents that came before us.

Stories and experiences range from funny, to sad, to passionate, to mystifying. Not too spooky, it’s the perfect Halloween activity for the whole family. The tour lasts about 75 minutes, and covers roughly a 1/2 mile through the cemetery.

Presented with our Mission Partners at: Maine Community Bank

This tour SELLS OUT. For those wanting to ensure they are in a tour group with friends and family, please purchase your tickets together. The Museum will not be able to “add” you to a sold-out tour (even if the rest of your party is already signed up). The maximum tour size is 20 people. Adding more attendees to any tour decreases the experience for everyone. Thank you for understanding.
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!).

Felting Fall Leaves
2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Students will get to try out needle felting to create their own wool leave decorations.

Instructor: Sarah Soleau
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ages 8+ is recommended.

*This is a guardian drop off/pick up program*

Create Your Own 3-D Hooked Pumpkin—Great for Beginners
2024-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Create Your Own 3-D Hooked Pumpkin—Great for Beginners
Join Lisanne Miller of W. Cushing and Co and learn to hook or hook
a small 3-D pumpkin! This pumpkin will be a wonderful addition to your
Harvest Décor for years to come.
Experienced rug hooker or never pulled a loop? This class is for you
Lisanne will have the pattern, hook, wool and even the stem!
Join the fun and create something wonderful!

Cooking from the Stone Age to the Space Age Lecture
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Inspired by Edith’s Cookbook: Cooking from the Stone Age to the Space Age
Join us on a fascinating culinary journey as we explore how cooking has evolved over the centuries! From ancient fire pits to modern stovetops, discover how technology, ingredients, and methods have shaped the way we cook today. This engaging presentation will highlight key moments from pre-1750 all the way to 1970, diving deep into the incredible transformations that took place during Edith’s era. Whether you’re a history buff, a food enthusiast, or just curious about how far we’ve come, this 50-minute talk promises to be a deliciously enlightening experience. Stick around afterward for a Q&A session and sample molasses cookies made from a recipe right out of Edith Barry’s cookbook!

Concert: Liz Knowles, Irish Fiddler
2024-11-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Liz Knowles is an internationally-known Irish fiddler! On Sunday, November 17th, Mousam River Music presents her rare solo concert in the Brick Store Museum’s Program Center!
Liz is a member of Open the Door for Three, the Martin Hayes Quartet, the String Sisters, and other groups.
Concert information:
Sunday, November 17 3:00pm – 5:00pm
In the Dane Street Program Center of the Brick Store Museum – new home of the Concerts in West K! series produced by Mousam River Music.
Tickets are $20, sold at the door or in advance using the form below (advance ticket sales END 11/14/2024 – for those seeking tickets past this day, please use Walk-Up Availability).

Questions or reservations:
Paul Wells, Mousam River Music: paul.wells@mousamrivermusic.com
or info@brickstoremuseum.org

No Glue Woolly Wreath
2024-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
With beautiful wool, a wire frame and the perfect bow, create your woolly wreath without using a drop of glue! Once you learn the technique, you will want to create a wreath for all seasons.
Perfect to hang or put as a table centerpiece. No experience needed.

Resonance of Passion: From Battlefield to the Sea
2024-11-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Experience the powerful drama and emotional depth of “Resonance of Passion: From Battlefield to the Sea”—a compelling double bill of short plays that brings to life the extraordinary stories of two Kennebunk women navigating love, loyalty, and personal turmoil in the nineteenth century.
In the first play, “Waves of Betrayal*,” immerse yourself in the turbulent life of a sea captain’s wife whose forbidden affair unfolds against the backdrop of the open ocean, challenging the boundaries of fidelity and desire. The second play, “Echoes of the Heart,” follows the poignant journey of a wife who faces the trials of the Civil War while struggling to keep her family united amidst the chaos. Citing primary source letters from the collection of the Brick Store Museum, these gripping narratives explore the complexities of human emotion and the resilience of women in vastly different yet equally intense circumstances.
Your admission includes a unique historical culinary experience featuring the timeless staple of the sea—hardtack—paired with a taste of General Ambrose Burnside’s legendary punch! Discover the rich history behind these recipes from the past as we celebrate Kennebunk’s maritime tradition and the art of Civil War mixology. Don’t miss out on this memorable evening!
*This play includes adult content and may not be suitable for younger audiences.

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.

Author Matt Tavares at the Brick Store Museum
2024-11-30 10:00 - 23:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Start your day with a magical morning as we welcome local author and illustrator Matt Tavares, creator of the beloved holiday classic Dasher! Matt will be delighting us with a reading from his brand-new book, Dasher Can’t Wait For Christmas, followed by a live drawing demonstration. Enjoy an interactive Q&A session and have your favorite books signed! This is a FREE event, and museum admission will also be free for the morning. Don’t miss out on this festive and family-friendly celebration!
We will have books available to purchase and have signed!

3rd Annual Wreath Making Workshop
2024-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join the Brick Store Museum this holiday season for our Third Annual Wreath-Making Workshop! This special event is all about creating beautiful, all-natural foraged wreaths. Under the guidance of local artist and wreath maker Elizabeth Winter, you’ll craft your own classic green holiday wreath, adorned with natural, locally sourced materials.
Please bring your own clippers or handheld pruners; if you’re unable to, reach out to the Brick Store Museum ahead of the class date. All other materials will be provided.
Gather some friends, bring a beverage of your choice, and enjoy a festive afternoon of creativity! This adult workshop is expected to sell out, so register quickly.
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $65 per person / $60 for museum members

Origami Holiday Cards Workshop
2024-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us and learn to make handmade origami cards for the special people in your life. You will take home at least three completed cards, with envelopes and instructions. Bonus: if you have time, you can make these adorable little origami trees. This will be a fun way to kick-off the holiday season. All supplies included.

Winter Solstice Lanterns - December Early Release Workshop
2024-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Winter Solstice Lanterns

Students will be using a variety of seasonal botanicals to decoupage mason jar “lanterns”. Celebrate the winter solstice by embracing light and the upcoming darkest day of the year.

Instructor: Sarah Soleau
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ages 8+ is recommended.

*This is a guardian drop off/pick up program*

Threads of Tradition: A Curator’s Tour with Lisanne Miller
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us for a special Curator’s Tour of the Threads of Tradition: The History of Rug Hooking in Maine exhibition, guided by Lisanne Miller, co-owner of W. Cushing & Company. Dive into the fascinating history of rug hooking in Maine and learn about the artistry and resourcefulness behind this beloved craft. Lisanne will offer insights into the heritage of W. Cushing & Company, a cornerstone in the textile community since the mid-1800s, and share stories from its long history of supporting rug hooking enthusiasts across generations.
Free for members; $5 for non-members, which includes museum admission.

Scandinavian Woven Wood Stars and Hearts
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Get ready for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own woven wood star and heart using traditional basket weaving materials! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this class is perfect for you—no experience necessary. Guided step-by-step, you’ll transform simple materials into beautiful, handmade pieces to treasure or gift. Join us for a creative and fun-filled experience that will spark your imagination and leave you with skills to take home!
$40/$35 Members
Instructor: Joe Mulqueen
