Join the Wilson Museum & Witherle Memorial Library for a Juneteenth Celebration featuring Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan! “We’ll see the difference a touch of black can make. Just remember, whatever I do, I’ll be me and you’ll be you.” A theatrical read-aloud of Beautiful Blackbird, followed by a guided craft inspired by the book. ... Read more
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. A group discussion exploring ideas, issues, and values reflected in a text. Moderated by Lana Gold and Holly Perry. Socratic Seminars use short texts that contain rich ideas to explore and grapple with provocative ideas in a civil and thoughtful manner. Participants do not have to attend all three, ... Read more
Join the Wilson Museum & Witherle Memorial Library for a Juneteenth Celebration featuring Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan! “We’ll see the difference a touch of black can make. Just remember, whatever I do, I’ll be me and you’ll be you.” A theatrical read-aloud of Beautiful Blackbird, followed by a guided craft inspired by the book. ... Read more
Join us for a free reception to meet the new Executive Director and view the current exhibits. Refreshments served. No reservations required.
All are welcome. Find out more about the Friends and all they do to help the library. 41 School Street / Castine, Maine
Many have heard of Castine’s maritime history and celebrated captains and shipbuilders, but what other stories, and which other people, make this place unique? On Thursday, June 26, join the Wilson Museum and Maine Maritime Academy for a unique on-the-water learning opportunity to enrich your perspective of Castine’s waterscapes through stories of some of its notable ... Read more
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. A group discussion exploring ideas, issues, and values reflected in a text. Moderated by Lana Gold and Holly Perry. Socratic Seminars use short texts that contain rich ideas to explore and grapple with provocative ideas in a civil and thoughtful manner. Participants do not have to attend all three, ... Read more
Many have heard of Castine’s maritime history and celebrated captains and shipbuilders, but what other stories, and which other people, make this place unique? On Thursday, June 26, join the Wilson Museum and Maine Maritime Academy for a unique on-the-water learning opportunity to enrich your perspective of Castine’s waterscapes through stories of some of its notable ... Read more
At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. Demonstrations, Dinosaur Egg Hunt, & a Floating Open House! DELIGHTFUL DEMONSTRATIONS Kicking off our season of demonstrations will be our Hands-On History Open House. Bring your friends and family for unique and engaging demonstrations across our campus. There will be engaging demonstrations and youth visitors ... Read more
After the Wilson Museum’s Hands-On History Open House, join renowned Native artist, composer, and flute musician Hawk Henries (Nipmuc) for a performance on his handcrafted flutes in the Wilson Museum’s Hutchins Education Center at 6 pm. As one of a relatively small number of Native flute makers who continue in the tradition of using only ... Read more
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
At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. Through Mi'kmaq Storytelling and Songs, join us as we venture through the Mi'kmaq culture through stories and songs. John Dennis will bring stories and songs, while bringing an understanding of how stories impact the Mi'kmaq culture. This presentation is free of charge and can be ... Read more