The Fifth Maine Museum’s Time Capsule Palooza is BACK! We may have been delayed by the pandemic, but we were NOT canceled! This is a chance to MAKE history on Peaks Island. We are burying this time capsule for future Peaks Islanders to dig up during their celebrations of Maine’s Tricentennial — in 2120!! …
Don’t miss your chance to see 21 artists showcasing their work from their home studios right here on Peaks Island. You’ll find everything from watercolors, to ceramic tiles, to acrylics, to hand-pulled prints, to mittens and hats, to stained glass, to baskets, to fiber arts, to candles, to books, to photography, to art quilts, …
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The Fifth Maine Museum is hosting its LAST pancake breakfast of the season! Don’t miss your chance for a wonderful oceanside breakfast — the view can’t be beat. Pancakes, ham, eggs, coffee, juice & more – including gluten-free pancakes! Breakfasts can be enjoyed on the porch, in the dining room, or TO GO. DATE: Sunday, August 29 TIME: 8-11am …
As part of our History in the Hall series, board member Ian Stevenson will present “The Fifth Maine and the Civil War Vacation.” This event begins at 7pm and is free and open to the public.
Fifth Maine Museum members are invited to have a light supper on the porch, followed by a short State of the Fifth Maine presentation. Dinner starts at 5:30pm, State of the Fifth Maine presentation starts at 6:15pm. After our annual membership meeting, we will all move into the hall at 7pm for a presentation …
As part of our Party on the Porch series, we invite you to become a history detective!! We’ll be pulling some pictures out of the archive room so our friends who like Peaks Island history can help us ID the folks in them. We invite you to bring a couple pictures of your own …
The Fifth Maine Museum is hosting a combined Art on the Porch/ ART WALK event on Sunday, August 8th, from 10am-3pm. DATE: August 8 TIME; 10am-3pm PLACE: Fifth Maine Museum / art studios around the island Start at the Fifth Maine Museum (45 Seashore Avenue) and get a map so you can visit the island …
We’ll start with light refreshments on the porch, as we celebrate our docents and volunteers. Then Curtis Mildner and Dick Maguire will present the background and soldiers’ stories behind our new permanent exhibit, Terrible Swift Sword. Event is free and open to the public. Indoor seating is limited to 60 people. For more details, …
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As part of our History in the Hall series, Bill Hall will discuss how Maine’s statehood 201 years ago influenced the Civil War 45 years later. Seating is limited to 60 people. For more details, contact Susan Hanley, 207-766-3330, or fifthmainemuseum@gmail.com
Please join us for pancakes, eggs, ham and more! We will have limited indoor seating and seating on the porch as usual. We’ll also have to go containers on hand for people who prefer to eat at home. Come and enjoy great food, great company, and a great view from the scenic porch of …