Join us as we create sea weavings using reclaimed lobster bait bags, seaweed, shells, yarn, and other found natural materials. Participants’ final work is an artistic representation of the coast of Maine in its rugged and natural beauty. All materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own sea treasures to include in your ... Read more
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With Charlie Rolsky. Meet the Shaw Institute’s resident shark, Charlie. He loves to read books to kids about the ocean, teaching them why taking care of the ocean is important for us all. Your school or youth group will find the experience to be engaging and most of all … fun! The Shaw Institute, Blue ... Read more |
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An impressive fleet of classic yachts will race a 19.4nm course from Castine to Camden, followed by the Camden to Brooklin race on Friday, August 1, and the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta on Saturday, August 2. For more information, visit the race website. The Barn at Barncastle invites you to their delightful summer concert series, featuring a range of talented musicians. For details and tickets, please visit here. The Barn is stocked with a bar, but no food. Consider making a reservation at the Barncastle restaurant adjacent to the venue beforehand! 125 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine |
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Join the Castine Town Band for a fabulous concert on the town green. Make sure to bring your own foldable chair and any refreshments you'd like! (41 School Street / Castine, Maine) |
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Location for June 28th: Castine's Trinitarian Church on Main Street. See you there! Join our adorable young entrepreneurs as they sell their crafts, baked goods, and other special items on the Town Common! 41 School Street / Castine, Maine |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |
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Who’s ready for a shucking good time? Presenting “Mondays Shuck!” Oyster Pop-ups in the courtyard of the Pentagöet Inn! (26 Main Street / Castine, Maine) The inn has partnered with five local oyster farms to bring weekly oyster nights to Castine: @tapleycoveoyster + @deerisleoysterco + @waukeagneckoyster + @fishcreekoysters + @besodelmaroysters Starting June 23 through September 29 from ... Read more |
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Tim Caverly will present, Allagash–New England’s Wild River, during which the audience will virtually canoe the 92 mile Allagash River and hear the lore and legends from Maine’s wilderness. Tim Caverly is a Maine author who has given talks all over Maine about his experiences in the outdoors. He has dedicated 32 years as a ... Read more |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |
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Join us in 2025 for nine weeks of magnificent chamber music with our outstanding Kneisel Hall faculty, guest artists, and the ever-exceptional Young Artists. Since its founding in 1902, Kneisel Hall has been a summer haven for thousands of artists who are deeply passionate about chamber music. Immersing in timeless chamber music repertoire and performing ... Read more |
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The annual Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival returns for its sixth year! Come find us under the big tent to make wooden boats and rope the old fashioned way! All ages invited. The festival celebrates the significance of Blue Hill Bay to our history, economy, and culture at the Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival at ... Read more |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |
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Who’s ready for a shucking good time? Presenting “Mondays Shuck!” Oyster Pop-ups in the courtyard of the Pentagöet Inn! (26 Main Street / Castine, Maine) The inn has partnered with five local oyster farms to bring weekly oyster nights to Castine: @tapleycoveoyster + @deerisleoysterco + @waukeagneckoyster + @fishcreekoysters + @besodelmaroysters Starting June 23 through September 29 from ... Read more |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |
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Join the Castine Town Band on the common for their final performance of the summer! Make sure to bring your own foldable chair and any refreshments you’d like! (41 School Street / Castine, Maine) |
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112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. The Wilson Museum has celebrated the creativity and skills of traditional craftspeople and artisans through our collections, exhibits, and programs for more than a century. From the fine craftsmanship reflected in the construction of the Perkins House, to the beautiful textile work of Castine’s spinners and weavers over many ... Read more |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |
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Who’s ready for a shucking good time? Presenting “Mondays Shuck!” Oyster Pop-ups in the courtyard of the Pentagöet Inn! (26 Main Street / Castine, Maine) The inn has partnered with five local oyster farms to bring weekly oyster nights to Castine: @tapleycoveoyster + @deerisleoysterco + @waukeagneckoyster + @fishcreekoysters + @besodelmaroysters Starting June 23 through September 29 from ... Read more |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |
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Location: Castine Inn, 33 Main Street / Castine, Maine Reservations. not required for in-person attendance. Click here for the link to watch online. CHS’s Annual Meeting is open to members and the general public. The event begins with a talk on the Historical Society’s projects and programs since the last annual meeting, followed by the election ... Read more |
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Join us in 2025 for nine weeks of magnificent chamber music with our outstanding Kneisel Hall faculty, guest artists, and the ever-exceptional Young Artists. Since its founding in 1902, Kneisel Hall has been a summer haven for thousands of artists who are deeply passionate about chamber music. Immersing in timeless chamber music repertoire and performing ... Read more |
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Location for June 28th: Castine's Trinitarian Church on Main Street. See you there! Join our adorable young entrepreneurs as they sell their crafts, baked goods, and other special items on the Town Common! 41 School Street / Castine, Maine |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |
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Who’s ready for a shucking good time? Presenting “Mondays Shuck!” Oyster Pop-ups in the courtyard of the Pentagöet Inn! (26 Main Street / Castine, Maine) The inn has partnered with five local oyster farms to bring weekly oyster nights to Castine: @tapleycoveoyster + @deerisleoysterco + @waukeagneckoyster + @fishcreekoysters + @besodelmaroysters Starting June 23 through September 29 from ... Read more |
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Co-sponsored by the Wilson Museum & Castine Arts Association Local author Todd R. Nelson will be reading from his latest book, The Land Between the Rivers (Downeast Books, October 2024), and will be available to sign your copy! This event is co-sponsored by the Wilson Museum and the Castine Arts Association, and copies of Todd’s ... Read more |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |
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A true "down to earth" country fair, with games, livestock, performances, and exhibits. This fair is the origin of Charlotte's Web, and you can visit with Wilbur and friends over the weekend. For more information, visit the Fair's website. |
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The Barn at Barncastle invites you to their delightful summer concert series, featuring a range of talented musicians. For details and tickets, please visit here. The Barn is stocked with a bar, but no food. Consider making a reservation at the Barncastle restaurant adjacent to the venue beforehand! 125 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine |
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At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more |