Venture through the Mi'kmaq culture with stories and songs shared by John Dennis who will bring an understanding of how stories impact the Mi'kmaq culture.

The fourth and final book in our book 2024 discussion series will be A Girl Called Samson by New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon.

Elizabeth Rodgers, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, will explore what artifacts, sites, and landscapes tell us about connections between people and climate and how this history can help us think about climate change affecting communities today, even here in Maine.

Myles Felch, Curator and Geologist at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in Bethel, will be talking about where lithium is found, how it is used, and why it is relevant to Maine.

Join mushrooming author and teacher Greg Marley for a talk devoted to some common “foolproof” mushrooms found in Maine. This talk will be especially valuable for someone who is just starting out or wants to learn mushrooming. 

The Schooner Bowdoin returns to the Arctic! Hear a firsthand account of the trip from the crew and the Maine Maritime Academy students who made the voyage.

John Bear Mitchell will share traditional Wabanaki stories. These stories teach us about the way in which we hold ourselves in this world and energizes our ability to understand the ancient wisdom of our ancestors. These stories are timeless and have relevance to whatever space we hold.

The third book in our book discussion series will be Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder: Pronged Ants, Horned Humans, Mice on Toast, and Other Marvels of Jurassic Technology by Lawrence Weschler.

Hearing about Patricia Ayala’s repatriation work with the Atacameño people will add some really interesting and important context to the work being done with tribal nations here in the United States.

Midden Minders is a citizens-science project to document and monitor erosion of Wabanaki ancestral shell heaps along the coast of what is now Maine.

Hear from three Wabanaki archaeologists about their experiences as Indigenous archaeologists and heritage professionals in Wabanaki homeland.

The second book in our book discussion series will be Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art by Rebecca Wragg Sykes.

The hand plane is one of woodworking’s most iconic tools. Join Master Woodworker Gary Rogowski for an examination of this woodworking symbol of hand tool excellence.

Museum curator and archaeologist Aaron Miller will examine how the Northeast has always been connected through the movement of material culture and people using his personal fieldwork experience.

Starting out the book discussion series is Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians).

For nearly a decade, mountain athlete Bethany Adams has been collecting climate stories from around the world. Come hear the stories.

How do our emotions show up in our bodies? Pelvic Health Physical Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher, Rebecca (Becca) Mason will explore this question as she discusses the connection between mind and body and the importance of breathwork.

Join geoarchaeological researcher Dr. Alice R. Kelley to learn more about Native American shell middens on the Maine coast, and the efforts underway to preserve the important information they contain.

Bring your curiosity for a deep dive into tourmaline, Maine’s state mineral, with Myles Felch, Curator and Geologist at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in Bethel.

Join us for a conversation about climate change and community resilience with local leaders who are working towards community-wide responses and strategies.

Have you ever wondered how glaciers shaped the Maine landscape? Evidence of the past ice sheets is everywhere around us, and the glacial landforms and sediments affect our use of the landscape, as well as its natural beauty.

Hear a firsthand account from the crew of the Schooner Bowdoin and current Maine Maritime Academy students who sailed to Labrador, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia this summer. Plus, hear about the crew’s preparations for the 2024 summer cruise during which the Bowdoin will return to the Arctic.

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Hear from Head Gardener Wendy Dolliver about how Thuya Garden transitioned from private to public ownership and the changes they have made to be a more sustainable garden while maintaining their “English Garden” appearance.

Hosted by the Castine History Partners, this talk by Dr. Joshua Smith focuses on the 1814 British occupation of Castine with stories of traitors, smugglers, and spies.

Learn about the history of elms in North America, and especially those in Castine, during a lavishly illustrated lecture by Don Tenney, Chair of the Tree Committee.

Join a presentation by Adina Salmansohn looking at our human relationship with color on fabric and fiber over time.

Visitors enjoy seeing the vibrant quillwork baskets made by Native artists displayed in the Wilson Museum gallery. Come learn about the intricate art of quill-working with Mi’kmaq artist Jennifer Pictou.

Ellen will reflect on how her knowledge of wood fired pottery in Japan as well as her experience working with American wood firing potters has led her to use a treadle wheel and a wood fired kiln to make pots that are sturdy, useful, and add beauty to the everyday.

Dr. Mayewski will share insights from his award-winning research and extensive experiences in the Arctic focusing on the significant impact this apparently isolated part of the globe has on the rest of the world, especially as it is warming two to three times faster than the rest of the planet.