Upcoming Events at the Maine Historical Society
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These programs are made possible through membership and support of Shipyard Brewing Company, H.M. Payson & Co., the BHA Foundation, Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios, the Elsie A. Brown Fund, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
December Programs
A Family Program...
Family Christmas Tour and Activities at the Longfellow House
Saturday, December 13, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy a special family tour of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, decorated to reflect an authentic 19th-century Christmas. Then, create a period-style Christmas tree ornament to take home and enjoy an old-fashion tree-trimming party, complete with carols and refreshments.
Reservations required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Recommended for ages 5-12.
Fee: $7 per child; one adult/child free. Each additional adult $8.
Family & Ongoing Programs
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There are no ongoing programs at this time.
Annual Cruise
CRUISE - Holy Land & Cradle of Civiliation Cruise, October 10 - October 25, 2009
Join other history enthusiasts from the Maine Historical Society and Vermost Historical Society on this co-sponsored trip. On-board the Azamara Curises' ship, the Azamara Journey, this voyage departs from Athens and takes a southerly route making two stops in Egypt. Visit Luxor, the pyramids, the sphinx and the Suez canal. Then it's on to Israel, Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece. The trip concludes in Italy. Get Details.
Exhibits
Art of the People: Folk Art in Maine
June 27 through December 30, 2008
For years, people in Maine have made quilts, samplers, rugs, carvings, portraits, and other types of decorative, personal, or useful objects as a way to express their feelings and record important moments in their life - a marriage, a graduation, a death of a loved one. These beautiful and historic artifacts provide a window into our past.
Art of the People draws from the extensive collections of the Maine Historical Society. Over 70 museum artifacts will be on view, featuring carved powder horns, decorative quilts, finely made samplers, colorful portraits, and other historic paintings. (Included with Museum Admission) More info.
Hooked Rugs
Showcase Gallery at MHS
through December 30, 2008
This small collection on display represents a range of Maine rugs over this period, including unique artistic scenes and colorful floral patterns. Maine hooked rug making has been documented to the early nineteenth century and is a craft tradition that continues today. Hooked rugs are functional items and made with a purpose. They serve as a floor covering and add warmth and color to a home.
Hooked rugs are made by drawing fabric strips through a woven backing. Antique hooked rugs were often created on burlap using scraps of fiber that were no longer usable as clothing. More recently, hookers have followed quilters in exploring new materials and new techniques. Using scraps of colorful fabric, a maker can create a design limited only by their skill or imagination.
Maine Memory Network
Offers online access to numerous Web–based exhibits and a constantly growing collection of nearly 14,000 historical documents, images, and objects contributed by more than 180 organizations around Maine. New exhibits added regularly. Go to www.mainememory.net.
Registration
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For more information or to sign up for any of the events listed below, call (207) 774–1822 or email info@mainehistory.org. Support our efforts and become a member today.