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  • Stories on the Water: Notable Castine Inhabitants

    Stories on the Water: Notable Castine Inhabitants

    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

  • Socratic Seminar

    Socratic Seminar

    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

  • Stories on the Water: Notable Castine Inhabitants

    Stories on the Water: Notable Castine Inhabitants

    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

  • Hands-On History Open House at Wilson Museum

    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

  • Performance on Handcrafted Flutes, by Renowned Native Musician Hawk Henries

    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

  • 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

  • Mi’kmaq Storytelling & Songs

    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

  • Lobster Roll Celebration!

    At the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine / 68 Main Street. Join the Main Street Church for their annual lobster roll luncheon fundraiser! Stop by or reserve ahead – Call 207.326.9486 Email info@tcpoc.org or Visit www.tcpoc.org Proceeds will benefit the Community, Care, and Outreach efforts of the church. We look forward to seeing you!

  • 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

  • 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 French Connection: The Lost Fruit and Farmers of Acadie with Todd Little-Siebold

    Before the town-wide celebration for Bastille Day (the national day of France), learn about Castine’s surprising French connection through the genetics of apples with historian Todd Little-Siebold. This talk will explore the largely undocumented introduction of European agriculture in North America by examining the forgotten farmers of La Acadie. French settlers and missionaries introduced European ... Read more