17th Century Saturday

The Brick Store Museum, celebrating local history, art and culture year-round, will mark the dual bicentennials of the State of Maine and the Town of Kennebunk this year.

From May through October, the Museum proudly presents its Century Saturdays Program, funded by the Maine Humanities Council.

The Century Saturdays Program returns in June to focus on the 17th Century in Maine.

While the June 6^th program was supposed to be a physical event, the Museum staff has created an online program that includes:

• Speaker Dr. Astrida Schaeffer, to speak on 17th Century fashion and clothing;
• An online “pop-up exhibit” exploring indigenous  and settler history through our collection
• At-home activities that families can undertake together, including making 17^th Century foods to try and hands-on activities to explore.

The 17th Century Saturday Portal will “open” (go live!) at 12pm, on Saturday, June 6. In the meantime, you are invited to explore May’s program, the 16th Century Saturday Portal.

This program is funded through a grant from the Maine Humanities Council and generous sponsorship from Kennebunk Savings Bank.

Admission to these programs is typically included in the cost of regular museum admission; however, online programming is free with donations gratefully accepted.