Brick Store Museum

Historic District Walking Tour
2026-07-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-01 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | 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. The tour begins at the Brick Store Museum.
Advance reservations recommended. Call 985-4802 or visit brickstoremuseum.org.
If you are a Museum Member, your tickets are discounted! Use your Member Code for free admission. You can find your your code in the Member Portal

Lino Block Printed Napkins (Set of 4) Workshop
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00
Design and create your own set of hand-printed cloth napkins using traditional lino block printing techniques. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to carve a simple design into linoleum, apply ink, and print repeating patterns onto fabric.
Choose from a selection of design ideas or create your own motif, then bring your pattern to life on a coordinated set of four napkins. Along the way, we’ll cover carving tools, inking methods, and tips for achieving clean, consistent prints.
Leave with a beautiful, functional set of napkins—perfect for entertaining or gifting—and the skills to continue block printing at home.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Sarah Soleau

Imagine That! Three Centuries of Kennebunk Commerce Tour
2026-07-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 10:30 - 12:00
This guided walking tour explores Main Street and the evolution of Kennebunk’s commercial district over the past three centuries. The tour begins at the Brick Store Museum and follows Main Street to the Mousam River Bridge.
Distance: approximately ½ mileLength: about 60 minutesCost: $15 per person | Free for museum members
Advance reservations recommended. Call 985-4802 or visit brickstoremuseum.org.
If you are a Museum Member, your tickets are discounted! Use your Member Code for free admission. You can find your your code in the Member Portal

Twilight Tales of the Kennebunks
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for an evening walking tour exploring the mysterious and memorable stories of the Kennebunks. Beginning at the Brick Store Museum, this guided walk will lead guests to Hope Cemetery and along nearby wooded paths while sharing tales of local legends, unexplained happenings, and fascinating figures from the past. Along the way you may hear stories of Silas Perkins, the Isadore, and other intriguing stories drawn from the Museum’s archives. Tours run approximately 90 minutes and cover a short walking route with uneven terrain.

Tour Guide: Diane Lent

Shipbuilding Odyssey Tour
2026-07-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 12:30
Step back into Kennebunk’s shipbuilding era and explore the rivers, stories, and people that shaped the town’s early prosperity. Bounded by the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers, this small village became a thriving hub of maritime industry, with more than 500 ships built along its shores over nearly 150 years.
This 90-minute guided driving tour will take you to key locations connected to Kennebunk’s shipbuilding past. Along the way, imagine what daily life was like when the sounds of hammering and sawing filled the air, and learn how abundant forests, local sawmills, and access to waterways fueled the industry.
Discover how shipyards supported the community while connecting it to global trade, and how this era left a lasting mark on the town, from its economy to the beautiful homes of merchants and shipmasters that still line Summer Street today.
This tour is offered in partnership with Ride Maine, whose support helps make this experience possible.
Group size: 8–12 participants (minimum of 8 required to run)

Founding Mothers: Women in the American Revolution Lecture
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:00
Founding Mothers: Women in the American RevolutionPresented by Joe Mulqueen
Women played an essential role in the American Revolution, supporting the cause of independence in ways both public and private. In this illustrated lecture, historian Joe Mulqueen explores the lives of women before, during, and after the Revolutionary War, highlighting their contributions to boycotts, protests, wartime efforts, and family life on the home front.
The presentation also examines how the Revolution reshaped women’s roles in the new nation and includes discussion of the experiences of enslaved and Native American women during this transformative era. Join us for a fascinating look at the women whose courage, labor, and resilience helped shape American history.

Fourth Tuesday!
2026-07-28 10:00 - 17:00
Find. Fathom. Feel. Fourth Tuesdays at the Museum!
We are thrilled to introduce Fourth Tuesdays at the Museum! On the fourth Tuesday of every single month, admission to the galleries is completely FREE for everyone, proudly sponsored by Bill Lord in honor of Museum founder Edith Barry.
But that’s not all. Every Fourth Tuesday brings unique experiences to our spaces:

Pop-Up History: Get up close with special feature artifacts brought out of the archives just for the day.

Activities: Enjoy hands-on activities that connect our local history with contemporary creativity.

Fresh Perspectives: See something new hidden in plain sight as you tour our current exhibitions.

Whether you’re a regular visitor or haven’t stepped through our doors in a while, this is the perfect excuse to spend an afternoon immersed in community storytelling.

The Declaration of Independence on View
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-01
Maine Historical Society stewards one of 26 surviving copies of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, and sent to the Colonies to announce American independence. This year, the Declaration will travel across Maine to all 16 counties with great pomp and circumstance. The Brick Store Museum is incredibly proud to host the Declaration of Independence for York County.
Please visit during the Declaration’s three-day stop in Kennebunk to find activities, programs, our “Results of Revolution” exhibition, and of course, the Declaration on view.
Declaration Viewing Hours:
Thursday, July 30: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Friday, July 31: 10:00am – 5:00pm, with special 18th Century Dinner offered at 6pm!
Saturday, August 1: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Plan ahead!
Visitors are encouraged to reserve a timed-entry ticket via Maine Historical Society’s page HERE>>

A Taste of Independence: In the Spirit of 1776
2026-07-31 17:00 - 19:00
Step back in time for a memorable summer evening of history, food, and celebration at the Brick Store Museum.
Join us on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM for A Taste of Independence: In the Spirit of 1776, a special outdoor fundraising dinner inspired by the flavors and traditions of early America. The event coincides with the Museum’s rare display of Maine’s copy of the Declaration of Independence, on view July 30 through August 1.
Guests will be welcomed with a festive sparkling reception as they gather in the Museum courtyard for an evening of exceptional food, conversation, and history under the summer sky.
Enjoy an Americana-inspired buffet prepared by Chef Bill of For the Love of Food & Drink, featuring seasonal dishes and historic touches inspired by 18th-century cooking. During the evening, Chef Bill will share remarks about the foods of the Revolutionary era and the inspirations behind the menu.
Menu Highlights

Fresh garden greens
Barbecue chicken with port wine barbecue sauce
Pulled pork with slider rolls
Vegetable kabobs
Aged cheddar macaroni and cheese
Bourbon baked beans
Apple coleslaw
Sweet pepper cornbread
Seasonal berries with buttermilk biscuits and fresh whipped cream

Celebrate history, community, and summertime in the Kennebunks with this unique dining experience.
Tickets: $76 per person
As a fundraising event, proceeds support the Brick Store Museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and preservation efforts.
Reservations are required. Space is limited.

Eco Printing Workshop
2026-08-11 11:00 - 13:00
Capture the colors and textures of late summer in this hands-on eco printing workshop. Using fresh flowers, leaves, and other botanicals, participants will learn how to transfer nature’s pigments, tannins, and intricate patterns directly onto fabric and paper. Through the process of botanical pounding, students will create one-of-a-kind prints that preserve the beauty of the season while exploring the intersection of art and nature.
Instructor: Sarah Soleau

History Alive! at the Brick Store Museum
2026-08-15 10:00 - 14:00
History comes alive across the entire Brick Store Museum campus during this interactive day of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and historic games for all ages. Explore the galleries and grounds while discovering traditional crafts, fiber arts, hearth cooking, historic communication, and early American pastimes.
Visitors can try activities like spinning wool, making corn husk dolls, writing with quill pens, playing historic games, and learning about gardening, communication, and everyday life in the past. Inside the museum, additional activities, demonstrations, and family-friendly experiences invite guests to explore history in a fun and engaging way.
History Alive! is included with regular museum admission (Children 12 and Under are free) and encourages visitors to explore the entire museum while experiencing history through hands-on learning and discovery.
