Join the Brick Store Museum and Joe Mulqueen for an intriguing journey into the world of origami, from its historical roots to its modern-day applications. Discover the art, science, and culture behind the ancient Japanese tradition of paper folding. After Joe’s talk you’ll be able to try your hand at the art of origami and […]
Offered weekly: Tuesdays at 10:30am This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s Main Street features three centuries of commercial history. Start at the Brick Store Museum (itself part of the town’s commercial history!) and explore the history of commerce and trade that occurred on Main Street over the past 300 years. Tour ends at […]
Thursdays at 10:30am This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s National Register Historic District features 200 years of structures and stories (on one street!), and shares the stories of the people that lived inside the homes. Tours depart from the Museum lobby. Time: 60 – 90 minutes Distance: About a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain. […]
Energy Conservation, Retrofitting Old Homes Thursday, May 23 from 12pm – 1pm ++ Summary: One of the most challenging issues facing homeowners is how to make older or historic homes more energy efficient without sacrificing character and charm. This lecture presents a historic preservation perspective on insulation, air sealing, mechanical upgrades, and other energy retrofit […]
Learn to Sashiko or “ visible mending”. Basic sewing skills will be taught and a Sashiko mending demonstration will give sewers an example of the Japanese art of Sashiko. Work on Sashiko stitches and leave with a decorated denim patch to mend your favorite denim and a new knowledge of visible mending. Feel free to […]
Members and Friends are invited for a sneak-preview of this summer's major exhibitions: Bold Visions: The Folk Art of Collyer Bowen and Cookie Davis and Industrious: Kennebunk's History at Work on Friday, May 24 from 4pm - 7pm. The reception will be open-house style with complimentary light appetizers and beverages. Museum Members and Friends* are invited to […]
Saturdays at 12:00pm This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s National Register Historic District features 200 years of structures and stories (on one street!), and shares the stories of the people that lived inside the homes. Tours depart from the Museum lobby. Time: 60 – 90 minutes Distance: About a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain. […]
Offered weekly: Tuesdays at 10:30am This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s Main Street features three centuries of commercial history. Start at the Brick Store Museum (itself part of the town’s commercial history!) and explore the history of commerce and trade that occurred on Main Street over the past 300 years. Tour ends at […]
Thursdays at 10:30am This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s National Register Historic District features 200 years of structures and stories (on one street!), and shares the stories of the people that lived inside the homes. Tours depart from the Museum lobby. Time: 60 – 90 minutes Distance: About a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain. […]
Saturdays at 12:00pm This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s National Register Historic District features 200 years of structures and stories (on one street!), and shares the stories of the people that lived inside the homes. Tours depart from the Museum lobby. Time: 60 – 90 minutes Distance: About a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain. […]
Offered weekly: Tuesdays at 10:30am This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s Main Street features three centuries of commercial history. Start at the Brick Store Museum (itself part of the town’s commercial history!) and explore the history of commerce and trade that occurred on Main Street over the past 300 years. Tour ends at […]
Come celebrate the Summer Solstice and learn to make a flower crown and botanical sun catchers. Students will learn to wrap flowers to make traditional flower crowns and create botanical motifs that catch the sun! Instructor: Sarah Soleau
