Part of a small complex of buildings that include the pre-Revolutionary John Perkins House; the Wilson Museum features an appealing view of the water and displays of items from Europe, Africa and the Americas; exhibits include local American Indian artifacts and a collection of quaint and historical Castine memorabilia. The Perkins House, restored to its original condition, displays period furnishings and is open for guided tours; a large blacksmith shop featuring equipment from the late 1800s, and seasonal blacksmithing demonstrations, is also included. Open Tuesday-Sunday afternoons, end of May through the end of September. Special programs are held on Saturday, Sunday in July and August; admission to the museum is free to the public. Located between Tarratine and LaTour streets, on the 'ocean' side of Perkins.
Location:
PO Box 196, Perkins Street, Castine Maine 04421
Telephone
207-326-9247
Other History nearby:
(Bar Harbor) Abbe Museum
(Belfast) Alden House
(Bangor) Bangor Historical Society Museum
(Burley) Cassia County Historical Museum
(Damariscotta) Chapman-Hall House
(Bangor) Cole Land Transportation Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Castine area
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Lilac Festival Portsmouth NH May25 This beloved Seacoast event features a wide array of activities for children & families, lilac enthusiasts, and history buffs.
Acadia Birding Festival Bar Harbor ME May30-June2 Celebrate the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine at the Acadia Birding Festival. Explore Mount Desert Island and its birds through numerous events and venues.
Maine Yoga Festival Portland ME July13-14 Maine YogaFest is a premiere wellness event for the Maine community to come together, celebrate the healing powers of yoga and encourage a healthy, peaceful and compassionate way of living
Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival Cornish ME July25-28 Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival is an annual summer event. It features the New England Flat Picking and Banjo Championships.
Bates Dance Festival Lewiston ME June28-August10 Bates Dance Festival brings together an international community of choreographers, performers, educators and students in a cooperative community to study, perform and create new work. It enables artists, students and audiences to share their knowledge and inspiration through workshops, jams, discussions, informal showings and performances.
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