Our talented tour guides will lead you around our beautiful campus, sharing fascinating stories. Tours start at the time below and run 25-40 minutes. Registration is encouraged. Dog friendly.
3pm - The Feds, The Greeks, and Those Delightful Victorians: A Searsport Architecture Walking Tour
What does the way a building looks say about when it was built, how it was used, and what people at that time thought was stylish? This tour uses buildings on the Penobscot Marine Museum campus to examine local architecture and the growth of the town of Searsport. Residents in the early 1800s chose Greek Revival and Federal architectural elements while the Victorians in the later 19th century embraced the Italianate style. Enjoy some local history as well as learning more about architectural elements that you will see here and can also be found throughout the Maine Coast and beyond.
4pm - Artists & Authors
Joseph Nicolar wrote about birchbark canoes. George Wasson wrote about the heyday of sailing on the Penobscot River as he summered on the WAVE CREST in Castine Harbor. E.B. White wrote of owning small boats - the FAINT ENDEAVOR, once owned by White, is now exhibited at PMM. Clara Blanchard was a 19th-century rising opera star. Contemporary artist Brian White was inspired by local fishermen. These are only a few of the many artists and authors represented by the collections at the Penobscot Marine Museum. This tour tells the stories of these individuals and uses their own words to connect with the objects and buildings in front of you.
5pm - Trivia Night!
Put on your comfortable shoes and your thinking caps. Join us for this unique walking tour that incorporates fun local history with trivia! Choose to answer questions as you go, or go for the glory and record your answers to see who in your group gets the most right (clipboards, paper, and pencils provided). Trivia questions are taken from pop culture and general American history and relate to the topics being discussed.