Articles by Penobscot Marine Museum
Boats built by Searsport High students launch Wednesday
At noon on Wednesday, May 22, a pair of brand new Shellback Dinghies will be launched into the bay from the Searsport town dock, representing the successful completion of a semester-long science and math course for eight students from Searsport District High School. The public is invited to attend the ...
Boats Built by Searsport High Students Launch Wednesday
At noon on Wednesday, May 22, a pair of brand new Shellback Dinghies will be launched into the bay from the Searsport town dock, representing the successful completion of a semester-long science and math course for eight students from Searsport District High School. The public is invited to attend the ...
Historic Photography Lecture Series
Historic Photography Lecture Series “A Peek into the Josh Curtis Collection” illustrated talk by PMM Photo Archivist Matt Wheeler. Free. At the Congregational Church, Church St., Searsport, ME.
Children’s Story Hour
Thursday, June 13, 11:00 am Children’s Story Hour Hear exciting stories of life in a Maine lighthouse, told by lighthouse keeper Ernie DeRaps and his daughter who grew up in lighthouses! Admission Free. In the Peapod.
Book lecture by survivor and author Micheal Tougias
Friday, June 28, 7:00 pm Thursday Night Lecture Series An illustrated talk by bestselling author Michael Tougias about his exciting new book A Storm Too Soon: A True Story of Disaster, Survival and Incredible Rescue. Hear his vivid account of the disaster: seventy-foot waves battering a torn life raft with ...
Historic Postcards of Bristol
Sunday, June 30th, 6:30 pm Historic Photography Lecture Series “Bristol: The Postcard View” illustrated talk by PMM Photo Curator Kevin Johnson. Free. At Old Bristol Historical Society, McKinley School, 653 Harrington Rd., Pemaquid Falls, Bristol, ME
Garden History Lecture: Heirloom Gardening for the Birds!
Monday, July 1, 7:00 pm Garden History Lecture Series Heirloom Gardening is for the Birds! (Bees and Butterflies, too!) Diana Chapin of The Heirloom Garden of Maine will present a collection of slides that highlight some of the most colorful and fragrant plants that attract birds, butterflies and bees to ...
Pen Bay Days!
Saturday, July 6, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Pen Bay Days! Free museum admission to all. Join the party! See the ROV from Oceans Wide, hear great music, eat delicious food, watch the flares, play games with your children, and see www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org for much more! Our annual summer party is ...
Historic Postcards of North Haven
Saturday, July 6th, 1:00 pm Historic Photography Lecture Series “North Haven: The Postcard View” illustrated talk by Penobscot Marine Museum Photo Curator Kevin Johnson. Free. At Waterman Community Center for North Haven Historical Society, 12 Main St., North Haven, ME 04853. For more information 207-867-2100
Lighthouse Tour of Penobscot Bay by Boat!
Tuesday, July 9, 8:15 to 12:15 Lighthouse Tour of Penobscot Bay by Boat! Join us on this exciting PMM fundraiser and see eight lighthouses, including Eagle Island, in Penobscot Bay on the Camden Harbor Cruises boats with Captain Garth Wells. Captain Wells will provide commentary on the lighthouses and other ...
Lecture by Lighthouse Keeper and Author Ernie DeRaps
Thursday, June 13, 7:00 pm Thursday Night Lecture Series Ernie DeRaps, lighthouse keeper at four Maine lighthouses, will present a slide show illustrating the life of a lighthouse keeper. He and his wife wrote a book about lighthouse-keeping and light housekeeping. At Penobscot Marine Museum’s Stephen Phillips Memorial Library, 11 ...
Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Thursday, May 30, 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Good Kettle! Sample delicious wines, eat delicious hors d’oeuvres and stock your wine cellar for the summer. You will receive ten percent discount on all cases purchased or ordered during the tasting. Ten percent on all wine sold will ...
Children’s Story Hour and Book Signing
Saturday, June 8, 2:00 pm Children’s Story Hour and book signing Connie and Peter Roop, authors of Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie, will tell us the story of Abbie Burgess who manned the light on Matinicus Island for four weeks while her father the lighthouse keeper was stuck on shore ...
About Boating Safety Course
Mondays and Tuesdays: June 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 6:00 to 8:00 pm U.S.C.G.A. “About Boating Safely” Course Darrell Gilman, U.S. Coast Guard Axillary, teacher. This ten hour course teaches specific laws and regulations, handling boating emergencies, safety practices, navigation rules, general boat maintenance and more. The last class is ...
Historic Postcards of Ellsworth
Monday, May 13th, 5:30 pm Historic Photography Lecture Series “Ellsworth: The Postcard View” illustrated talk by Penobscot Marine Museum Photo Curator Kevin Johnson. Free. At Jasper’s Restaurant, 200 High St., Ellsworth, ME For more information (207) 667-5318
Historic Postcards of Machiasport
Friday, May 10th, 1:00 pm Historic Photography Lecture Series “Machiasport: The Postcard View” illustrated talk by Penobscot Marine Museum Photo Curator Kevin Johnson. Free. At Fort O’Brien School, 492 Port Rd, Machiasport, ME 04655 For more information (207) 255-4575
Opening Reception: For Those In Peril
Friday, May 24, 5:30 to 7:30 pm Opening Reception: For Those In Peril: Shipwrecks, Memorials, and Rescues Join us for an opening party to celebrate Penobscot Marine Museum’s 2013 season, and our exhibit: For Those In Peril. This exhibit explores the shipwrecks and near misses; the perfect storms and sudden ...
Garden History Lecture: Early American Garden Design
Monday, June 3, 7:00 pm Garden History Lecture Series “Early American Garden Design: Popular Landscaping in Colonial and Victorian America” An illustrated talk by Diana Chapin of The Heirloom Garden of Maine on how gardening has changed over the course of American history. Her slides depict popular landscape design techniques ...
From the community
Talk on History of Union as Seen Through Postcards
“Union: The Postcard View” illustrated talk by Penobscot Marine Museum photography curator Kevin Johnson. Free. At The Old Townhouse, Town House Rd, Union, ME. For more information call Vose Library at 207-785-4733 or Union Historical Society 207-785-5444.
Penobscot Marine Museum
Saturday, May 11, 9 am-4 pm Volunteer Spring Clean Up Day Come help us clean and spruce up the museum campus to prepare for the upcoming season. Can you help tackle a task on our to-do list? We will need help raking, weeding and painting. Lunch will be provided and ...
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