May 06 Monday
Explore the best ways to care for your personal or museum collections. Come join this free Monday, May 6, 2024, Safe, Practical Storage and Display Spaces for Historic Objects Workshop at the L. C. Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley. This collections care and storage workshop will provide training on how to better care for your historic objects or family treasures. The National Endowment for the Humanities sponsored collections workshop will be led by renowned conservator Ron Harvey. The L. C. Bates Museum workshop will cover the basic needs and care of collections and include hands-on activities led by the conservator. There will be time to ask the conservator about your special collections and their care. A take home archival storage container will be provided for all participants. The May 6 workshop will run from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Pease email (lcbates@gwh,org) or call (207-238-4250) the museum for additional information or to register for this engaging program.
May 11 Saturday
Join us at our annual opening event, Wildflower Celebration. Take a self-guided early spring wildflower tour and discover the expansive collection of native wildflowers out in the historic garden. Our plant sale will be open for the season and filled with unique plants as well as native perennials and shrubs.Visit our newly stocked gift shop and treat mom to a special handmade or nature themed gift. Talk with our horticulturist who will be on hand to answer questions about plants and the Garden, enjoy family friendly activities in the barn, and spend your day in the Garden with us, enjoying the freshness of Spring.
May 12 Sunday
May 18 Saturday
In the late 1800-early 1900s, postcards were created and became popular via a confluence of photographic printmaking, the growth of the US postal system, and an ingenious gas station owner.
In this 3-hour workshop you will use photography and mixed-media to make your own postcards. Eden, now known as Bar Harbor, offers myriad iconic locations and views. Using smart-phone photography, a few tips and fun filters, participants will explore images from historical postcards and take a guided field trip to make their own. Each participant will leave with 6 custom, hand-made, ready to mail postcards!
Workshop includes:
- A short lesson on photography with smart devices- Review + access to fun historical postcards from the BHHS archives- An excursion to historical landmarks in Bar Harbor- A lesson on mixed-media: combining historical images, new images and text- 6 custom-printed postcards to take home as memories or to send to loved ones
Love beachcombing? Come explore the shore below the Historical Society and learn about the intertidal zone while making artwork using the shells, driftwood, sea glass, and beachstones you find. Whether you prefer elegant or whimsical designs, you can make images using only your camera phone. Jenn will answer your questions about the animals, plants, and history of the Bar Harbor waterfront, demonstrate simple photo-editing apps to use on your phone, help you share your work on social media, and print out one of your photos to take home. This is a low-tech class that anyone can enjoy. The class is best suited for people 14 and older, and able to climb down a small hill to the beach. Be prepared to walk at the edge of the surf in the low tide.
May 19 Sunday
Live History is an internationally touring group coming to Castle in the Clouds; Historic Lucknow Estate located on Route 171 , 455 Old Mountain Road, PO Box 687, Moultonborough, NH 03254 _ Our shows have been enjoyed by groups across the world, and have strong morals and values. We've had many venues such as yours organize groups to come out for a great show day, working together to solve the mystery with a heart warming story.
I hope to see you there!
Jasmine Bowenwww.livehistoryshows.com
Who: Live History is an internationally touring site specific escape room theater company. Live History has been nominated for the Governor General's award for History and Community theater.
WHEN: May 19, 2024 WHERE : Route 171 , 455 Old Mountain Road, PO Box 687, Moultonborough, NH 03254 WHAT: An immersive theatrical escape room experience LINK: https://www.castleintheclouds.org/
Show details: The Interview at 5:00pm, 7:00pm.This is it! The opportunity of a lifetime. You’ve just read in the local paper that one of the grandest places in town is looking for new help. You’ve been waiting for this, but it seems as though the owners expect you to pass a very difficult interview. When you arrive at the venue, you are greeted by a long time worker, who has quite a few stories to tell about your potential place of employment. In addition, it seems that the one in charge has left out various tests for you to pass, to see if you would be well suited for the job. You will need to excel at several skills and fit well with the team in order to gain one of the coveted few spots. You and your team will have to race against the clock, all while maintaining honour and dignity, in order to succeed. Will you succeed and get to sign the employment roster? Or will you be turned away and told to never darken these doors again? How will the stories of your past write your future? About Live History: For the past 9 years, the company has toured 10 countries and over 200 venues, bringing local history to life with their unique customized productions. This year, the company will tour Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Ireland and the United Kingdom. www.livehistoryshows.com
May 28 Tuesday
As the only Gilded Age summer cottage open to the public in the area, we welcome visitors from around the world. They see and read about the different people who have visited and lived here, as well as the unique heritage of Bar Harbor allowing them to be part of our community for a while. This sense of belonging encourages them to take a souvenir home, taste our local food and drinks, and enjoy our hospitality for years to come. Our hours are 10-2 PM Monday-Saturday.
Jun 13 Thursday
“Castine in the Civil War,” an illustrated talk by Diane and Ned Smith, Civil War historians and authors will be held on June 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mitchell Room of the Castine Historical Society. In their talk, the Smiths will discuss their research into Castine’s soldiers who served during the Civil War. In particular, they will focus on the treasure trove of letters written home by Private Henry Butler who served for four years in the 16th Maine Regiment before his untimely death just before the war ended. Following their talk, the authors will remain on hand to sell copies of their books and answer questions.
Reservations required for in-person or to receive on-line link. https://www.castinehistoricalsociety.org/ or call 207-326-4118.
Jun 22 Saturday
The Castine Historical Society offers guided Walking Tours of Castine for the 2024 season! Starting June 22, the staff and volunteers of the Historical Society will offer Castine Uncovered Walking Tours, a fun, informative, outdoor learning experience. All tours are free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated and can be made onsite or on our donations page. No reservations are required for the tour.
Friday, Saturday, and Monday at 10 AM
Meet your guide in front of the Abbott School at 17 School Street, and take in the sights and sounds of Castine while learning about our beautiful town and its historical significance. The tour takes approximately one hour, and will give you an overview of Castine’s history, identify buildings of architectural significance, show you several of our beautiful Elm trees, and point out Fort George, the earthworks of a Revolutionary War British fortification. Please wear good walking shoes! The tour is a little over 1/2 mile long and involves some inclines.
For more information: https://www.castinehistoricalsociety.org/walking-tours/
The Castine Historical Society invites the public to its free annual Open House Reception on Saturday, June 22 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This early evening reception is a great way to view the Historical Society’s 2024 exhibits including "The History of Castine in 40 Objects". The event is also a good chance to meet old and new friends and enjoy light refreshments. No reservations are required to attend.
The Castine Historical Society makes Castine history accessible, relevant, and inspiring to all. The Historical Society preserves local history and hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as lectures, educational events, and town walking tours. Exhibits are on display in the Abbott School gallery at 17 School Street, Castine. The Grindle House offices and research library are located at 13 School Street, Castine.
The Historical Society exhibits are free and open from June 10 – September 2, Monday – Saturday, 10 – 4; Sunday, 1-4. Fall hours are September 3 – October 14, Friday, Saturday, Monday, 10 – 4; Sunday, 1-4. Free one-hour walking tours of Castine are offered Friday, Saturday, and Monday at 10:00 beginning June 21. For further information about exhibits, events, and the Historical Society visit castinehistoricalsociety.org, call 207-326-4118, or email info@castinehistoricalsociety.org.