Things To Do

Events 2008

The Kennebunkport Historical Society hosts several exciting events throughout the year that are open to members and non-members alike. There are a wide-range of activities, places to visit, and lectures to participate in. This page changes regularly, so please check back often to see if dates or times have changed or if new events have been added and contact the Society to confirm details. In order to help you to navigate through all that is on offer, this page has been divided into three main sections:

• On-Going Events

• Special Events

• Free Lecture Series

TOURS

• Guided Nott House Tours
  8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport
  June 25 to October 11
  Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  
  Members and children under 18 - Free
  Non-member adults - $7.00
  10% discount to members on all purchases at the Port of Call Gift Shop

• Historic Village Walking Tours
  Guided Walking Tour of the historic area leaves from the Nott House (8 Maine Street)
  Beginning on July 10 at 11 am
  Thursdays: July 10 through August 30
  Saturdays: July 12 - October 11
  
  Members - Free
  Non-members - $7.00 per person

• Self-Guided Walking Tours at your convenience.
  "Strolling Through the Port" guide books may be purchased at the Port of Call Gift Shop (8 Maine Street) and the Pasco Exhibit Center (125 North Street)

THE HISTORY CENTER OF KENNEBUNKPORT

• Pasco Exhibit Center
  125 North Street, Kennebunkport
  Society Headquarters and Exhibit Center
  Open Year Round
  Tuesday thru Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Saturday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (June 27 - October 11)
  
  Exhibit: “Yesteryear in the Kennebunks”  as seen through the eyes of Louis D. Norton   Admission is free.   Donations accepted. 

• Benson Blacksmith Shop  
  125 North Street, Kennebunkport
  Forge open 12 pm to 4 pm on Wednesdays from mid-June through mid-October for demonstration and activities.

• Town House School Archival Center
  135 North Street, Kennebunkport
  Historical and genealogical research opportunities and assistance, Wednesday and Friday, 10 am to 1 pm, and by appointment.
  Photo exhibit “Town House Corners Remembered”
  sponsored by the Cape Arundel Inn.  

• Jail Cells and Clark Ship Yard Office
  135 North Street, Kennebunkport
  Open Wednesday and Friday, 10 am to 1 pm and by appointment

• The Kennebunkport Historical Society Gift Shop - "Port of Call"
  8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport
  - Open June 20th through Labor Day, Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  - September through Columbus Day weekend on Friday and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  10% discount to members on all purchases.

• Informal Meeting of the Membership
  Wednesday, April 16 at 7 pm at the Town House School.
  Society officers and board members to discuss hiring of an Executive Director.

• Welcome Back! Social
  Thursday, May 22 at 5:30 pm at The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue.
  Cocktail reception featuring music and cash bar.
  Tickets are $40 per person.

• Nott House Volunteer Tea and Organizational Meeting
  Wednesday, May 28 at 3 pm.
  Come learn about the many volunteer opportunities with the Society. Docents and tour guides are needed at the Nott House and in the Village to tell the town's fascinating story. Help is also needed at the Town House School in researching Kennebunkport's history for members and others year-round. Just what the doctor ordered for us history buffs!

• The History Center - Grand Opening Reception
  Friday, June 27 from 5pm to 7 pm at the Pasco Center (125-135 North Street).
  Opening of "Yesteryear in the Kennebunks" as seen through the eyes of Louis D. Norton.

• "Paint the Port", a collaboration with the Heartwood College of Art
  Sunday, June 22 at the Nott House
  Paintings on view at the Nonantum Resort at 4 pm, hors d'oeuvres reception at 5 pm, live auction starts at 6 pm.
  Tickets are $15. Cash bar available.

• Nott House Garden Party
  Sunday, June 20 at 4 pm.
  Music provided by the players from Bowdin International Music Festival.
  Sponsored by Acadia Trust.

• KHS Biannual Auction
  Date, time and location TBA.
  See what treasures we have to entice you to bid!

• Jazz Dinner
  Thursday, August 7 at 6 pm at the Nonantum Resort
  Music provided by the State Street Traditional Jazz Band.
  Sponsored by Pack Maynard Real Estate.

• Annual Meeting
  Time and date TBA.
  Members only

• Christmas Prelude at the Nott House
  8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport
  - Champagne Reception, Thursday, December 4, 5 - 7 pm, $25 per person
  - Tours of the Nott House, Friday, December 5, 1 - 4 p, Saturday, December 6 & 13, 10 am - 4 pm
  Tickets are $7 per person

• Christmas Prelude Walking Tours
  All tours leave from the Nott House, 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport
  Friday, December 5 at 2 pm
  Saturday, December 6 at 11 am and 2 pm
  Saturday, December 13 at 11 am
  Tickets are $7 per person

• Annual Holiday Dinner
  Tuesday, December 9, at the Kennebunkport Inn.
  Our traditional roast beef dinner.

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