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The Interconnected Northeast: Connections between past and present found through fieldwork
Museum curator and archaeologist Aaron Miller will examine how the Northeast has always been connected through the movement of material culture and people using his personal fieldwork experience.
Hand Planes: Woodworking Tool Excellence
The hand plane is one of woodworking’s most iconic tools. Join Master Woodworker Gary Rogowski for an examination of this woodworking symbol of hand tool excellence.
Kindred - Book Discussion
The second book in our book discussion series will be Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art by Rebecca Wragg Sykes.
Holbrook Island Plant Walk
Learn about common forest, meadow, and seaside plants that have medicinal or nutritional value on a unique boating and walking excursion on Holbrook Island.
Hands-On History Open House
The 2024 Hands-On History season kicks off with an Open House!
Note: Our program previously called Living History has been retitled to Hands-On History.
Bring your family and friends to our Hands-On History Open House, filled with engaging activities for visitors of all ages!
Enjoy:
Fresh baked goods from the bake oven
Making small boats in the woodshop
Blacksmithing demonstrations in the blacksmith shop
Wooden boat building in the boat shop
Tours of the Perkins House
All activities are kid-friendly, open to the public, and free of charge.
Donations are welcomed in locations around campus.
Living History at the Wilson Museum is made possible through the generous support of Camden National Bank.
Bastille Day French Vanilla Ice Cream Social
Come get a scoop of delicious French-vanilla ice cream topped with strawberries and blueberries.
Castine Town Band Performance
Bring a chair and enjoy the Castine Town Band’s free outdoor concert performed along the picturesque shores of Penobscot Bay. In case of rain, the performance will be held at Emerson Hall on Court Street.
Boats and Rope - Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival
Make boats and rope with us at the Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival under the big tent!
A journey from curiosity to preservation, with wine!
A Fundraiser to Support Historic Preservation at the Wilson Museum
Artisan’s Market & Community Picnic
Artisan’s Market - Promoting and supporting today’s fine artisans and craftspeople on and around the Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond.
Community Picnic - A timeless, multi-sensory experience you can share with your friends and community members. Sample bread fresh from our bake oven while soaking in the beautiful view.
Wabanaki Traditional Stories
John Bear Mitchell will share traditional Wabanaki stories. These stories teach us about the way in which we hold ourselves in this world and energizes our ability to understand the ancient wisdom of our ancestors. These stories are timeless and have relevance to whatever space we hold.
The Schooner Bowdoin Returns to the Arctic!
The Schooner Bowdoin returns to the Arctic! Hear a firsthand account of the trip from the crew and the Maine Maritime Academy students who made the voyage.
Sense of Place Paint & Sip
Immerse yourself in a sense of place as you paint the beautiful Castine Harbor as seen from the museum's waterfront campus.
Warrior Girl Unearthed - Book Discussion
Starting out the book discussion series is Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians).
Jane's Walk - A Tale of Two Wars: Castine’s Complicated Revolutionary History
Explore Castine’s Revolutionary landscape, engaging in critical conversations about the ideals of the American Revolution and how they shape society today.
Climate Stories Collected by a Mountain Athlete
For nearly a decade, mountain athlete Bethany Adams has been collecting climate stories from around the world. Come hear the stories.
Breath in the Body: A Gentle Yoga Session
Get the most out of your breath with Registered Yoga Teacher Rebecca Mason as she guides us through gentle postures to feel different sensations of breathing.
Right Whales, Right Now
What is happening with the right whales? Find out from The Calvineers, a passionate group of middle school students in Castine.
Breath in the Body: A Gentle Yoga Session
Rescheduled to Saturday, April 13
Get the most out of your breath with Registered Yoga Teacher Rebecca Mason as she guides us through gentle postures to feel different sensations of breathing.
Connecting Body & Mind
How do our emotions show up in our bodies? Pelvic Health Physical Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher, Rebecca (Becca) Mason will explore this question as she discusses the connection between mind and body and the importance of breathwork.
February Vacation Week: Geology
Join us at the Wilson Museum for an exciting February Vacation Week program focused on geology!
February Vacation Week: Geology
Join us at the Wilson Museum for an exciting February Vacation Week program focused on geology!
February Vacation Week: Geology
Join us at the Wilson Museum for an exciting February Vacation Week program focused on geology!
February Vacation Week: Geology
Join us at the Wilson Museum for an exciting February Vacation Week program focused on geology!
February Vacation Week: Geology
Join us at the Wilson Museum for an exciting February Vacation Week program focused on geology!
Community Potluck Dinner
Come together over a shared meal and help the Wilson envision the year to come!
Holiday Open House
Kick off your holiday season with the Castine Historical Society and the Wilson Museum as they co-host a free Holiday Open House filled with festive activities for visitors of all ages!
In the Company of Trees: Forestry in the Northern Forest and Your Backyard
Presenter: Roger Greene
Consulting Forester and Author
The Castine Garden Club and the Wilson Museum welcome consulting forester Roger H. Greene, author of In the Company of Trees: The Empirical Forest (Maine Authors Publishing, 2021). Greene will talk about the book, and about “domestic forestry” in his own backyard.
In the Company of Trees is a story of a certain place in the Northern Forest. A bit of history, a bit of humor, and events in the lives of working people who are part of the multiple dimensions of a rural village all dependent on a local natural resource.
In a relatively undisturbed part of this large forest with many owners sits a tract of land containing Geezer Pond, a moderately-sized, deep body of water near the base of a rugged mountain. A short history of early exploration shifts to more recent times and the stories of Sage Duff and Oracle Cambium, professional foresters working for a variety of interesting clients and developing a relationship with Geezer Pond. The story follows a thread of managing several forests, intertwined with amusing vignettes about the people and things that happen in the woods to Duff and Cambium – yielding a glimpse of what it takes to grow and nurture a forest. Completing the cycle are the rehabilitation of the lodges at Geezer Pond and the transition (not inconsiderable) from life in the small town of Spar Creek, with their wives, to the solitude of this special place in a Northern Forest.
Roger H. Green has been a consulting forester for over 50 years, and received his training at various institutions, including Paul Smiths College, The University of Maien at Orono, the University of New Hampshire, Yale University, Purdue University, and Duke University. He is a specialist in forest mensuration and biometrics, silviculture, remote sensing, and forest planning. He has practiced forest management on large private and industrial ownerships and has supplied advise and counsel to public agencies, as well as industrial, financial, and private landowners in the Northeast, Great Lakes, Southern, and Western U.S. He was Chief Forester for the Northern Timberlands Division of St. Regis Corporation, and later a silviculturist and business developer with Mason, Bruce & Girard. Retired in 2014, he currently manages a 5,100-acre forest in Maine for a local land trust.
This presentation is free of charge and can be attended in-person or virtually. For in-person attendance, please reserve a place by contacting Gail Winkler by phone (207-326-8999) or email (winkler@winklerandmoss.com). To attend virtually, register via the registration link below.
Program cosponsored by the Castine Garden Club and Wilson Museum.
Midden Minders: Preserving Shell Heaps along the Maine Coast
Join geoarchaeological researcher Dr. Alice R. Kelley to learn more about Native American shell middens on the Maine coast, and the efforts underway to preserve the important information they contain.
Tourmaline, Maine’s State Mineral
Bring your curiosity for a deep dive into tourmaline, Maine’s state mineral, with Myles Felch, Curator and Geologist at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in Bethel.
Climate Change and Community Resilience: A Panel Discussion
Join us for a conversation about climate change and community resilience with local leaders who are working towards community-wide responses and strategies.
Maine’s Ice-Age Landscape
Have you ever wondered how glaciers shaped the Maine landscape? Evidence of the past ice sheets is everywhere around us, and the glacial landforms and sediments affect our use of the landscape, as well as its natural beauty.
Sailing North to Labrador aboard the Arctic Schooner Bowdoin, 2023
Hear a firsthand account from the crew of the Schooner Bowdoin and current Maine Maritime Academy students who sailed to Labrador, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia this summer. Plus, hear about the crew’s preparations for the 2024 summer cruise during which the Bowdoin will return to the Arctic.
Turkish Cuisine Workshop
Enhance your culinary skills while immersing yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of Turkish cooking.
Living History
Visitors of all ages love the engaging activities and demonstrations offered each Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in July and August.
Community Picnic
Enjoy a sense of community and a picnic lunch while sampling crispy bread fresh from our harborside bake-oven and savory beans slow-roasted to perfection in the bean-hole.
Living History
Visitors of all ages love the engaging activities and demonstrations offered each Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in July and August.
Navigating Change at Thuya Garden in Northeast Harbor, Maine
Cancelled -
Hear from Head Gardener Wendy Dolliver about how Thuya Garden transitioned from private to public ownership and the changes they have made to be a more sustainable garden while maintaining their “English Garden” appearance.
Living History
Visitors of all ages love the engaging activities and demonstrations offered each Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in July and August.
Living History
Visitors of all ages love the engaging activities and demonstrations offered each Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in July and August.
Living History
Visitors of all ages love the engaging activities and demonstrations offered each Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in July and August.
A journey from curiosity to preservation, with wine!
A Fundraiser to Support Historic Preservation at the Wilson Museum