Women’s Work in the Days of Hearth Cooking – Part One of a 200th Anniversary Lecture Series

Uncover the real work behind the phrase “a woman’s work is never done.” From food preparation to fire tending, we explore the daily tasks and resilience of 18th-century women.

In celebration of the Brick Store Museum’s 200th anniversary, join us for a special summer lecture series exploring the everyday lives, choices, and challenges that shaped early America. Each month, local historian Joe Mulqueen brings to light the real stories behind historic figures, forgotten labor, and daily survival—from Indigenous allies and young sailors to the women who kept the home fires burning. This three-part series highlights the people and experiences that laid the foundation for the nation—and for the community that became Kennebunk.