Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

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

Mondays Shuck! Oysters at the Pentagöet

Mondays Shuck! Oysters at the Pentagöet

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

Allagash–New England’s Wild River

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

Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

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

The 16th Annual Pulliam Memorial Lecture: Penobscot Sense of Place

Location: Delano Auditorium, Leavitt Hall, Maine Maritime Academy, Castine Reservations not required for in-person attendance. Click here for the link to watch online. James Eric Francis Sr, the Penobscot Nation’s Director of Cultural and Historic Preservation and Tribal Historian, will speak on “Penobscot Sense of Place”. During his talk, he will unpack stories about the origin ... Read more

Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

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

Mondays Shuck! Oysters at the Pentagöet

Mondays Shuck! Oysters at the Pentagöet

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

Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

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

Castine Town Band Concert

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)

Artisan Market

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

Community Picnic

Part of Wilson Museum's Artisan Market. 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. There are many ways to experience history and build community. One delicious way is through food! Enjoy a picnic lunch or a bite from delicious food trucks and top it off with a sample of bread from our bake oven! The Wilson Museum’s ... Read more