The Heyday of Pejepscot Village with Ren Bernier Home in the late 19th and first half of the 20th century to the Pejepscot Paper Mill and the many buildings it constructed to create a full-service hamlet for its employees, Pejepscot Village is kept alive in the memories and stories of its former residents. Ren Bernier’s […]
Cumberland Street with Don Westfall Based on a highly detailed history of this street by local historian Dick Snow, this tour features fascinating houses, people, and events. A notable house was moved from this street to later become a fraternity. It’s also where the Pastime Theater first existed. And that’s just the tip of the […]
Join us in the historic Skolfield-Whittier Garden for this family friendly workshop exploring hands-on history. Pejepscot History Trustee and accomplished birder, Peggy Page, shares facts about Maine birds, stories about birding and caring for birds, and symbolism of birds during the Colonial Era. Activities include bird stenciling and making simple feeders. Free, but limited to […]
Join us in the historic Skolfield-Whittier Garden for this family friendly workshop exploring hands-on history. Pejepscot History Center summer intern, Olivia Moura, teaches participants several domestic skills that would have been useful in colonial households including how to create your own rag rug and making daily necessities such as soap or candles. Olivia is a […]
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