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Kennebunkport Historical Society
Attractions
Nott House
The Garden
Walking Tours
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Events 2009
Prelude 2009
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Events 2009 |
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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:
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On-Going Events |
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TOURS
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Guided Nott House Tours
8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport
July 2 to October 10
Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and 5:00 - 7:00 pm (evenings in July and August only)
Friday: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
10% discount to members on all purchases at the Port of Call Gift Shop.
Tickets are $7 for adults. Admission is free to members and children under 18.
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Historic Village Walking Tours
Guided Walking Tour of the historic area leaves from the Nott House (8 Maine Street)
Beginning on July 9 at 11 am
Thursdays and Saturdays: July 9 through August 27
Saturdays only: September 3 - October 10
Tickets are $7 for adults. Admission is free to members and children under 18.
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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).
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The Kennebunkport Historical Society Gift Shop - "Port of Call"
8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.
Open July 2 through October 10
Thursday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and 5:00 to 7:00 pm (evenings in July and August only)
Friday: 1:00 to 4 pm
Saturday: 10AM to 1 PM
10% discount to members on all purchases.
THE
HISTORY CENTER OF KENNEBUNKPORT
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Pasco Exhibit Center
125 North Street, Kennebunkport Society Headquarters and Exhibit Center
Open Year Round Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am to
1:00 pm (July 11 - October 10)
Exhibit:“Directors' Choice”
- unique and unusual items from the collection. Admission is free. Donations accepted.
From the Collection of Miss Sarah Bancroft
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Benson Blacksmith Shop
125 North Street, Kennebunkport
Forge open
12 pm to 4 pm on Wednesdays from mid-June through September for demonstration and activities.
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Town House School
135 North Street, Kennebunkport
Historical and genealogical research opportunities and assistance,
Wednesday and Friday, 10 am to 1 pm, and by appointment.
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Jail Cells and Clark Ship Yard Office
135 North Street, Kennebunkport Open Wednesday and
Friday, 10 am to 1 pm and by appointment
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Special Events |
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The First-Ever Unbelievable KHS Raffle
TBA
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Volunteer Cocktail Party
Thursday, May 21, 5 to 7 pm, at the home of Eliza Webster.
Come sign up to help the Society this summer. Docents, tour
guides, researchers, gift shop staff, gardeners, office help and
handymen and women welcome. Bring a friend who wants to
volunteer! To attend, or for more information, please e-mail the
office at kporths@gwi.net or call 967-2751.
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Grand Opening of the Nott House
Thursday, July 2, 5 to 7 pm, $5 per person, members free. Join us
and the "Port of Call" Gift Shop to celebrate the new Nott House evening hours.
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Volunteers "Thank You" Celebration TBA.
Larry and Beverley Soule will be your hosts to
salute those who have volunteered for the Society throughout the year.
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9th Annual Golf Tournament and Barbecue
Friday, September 18, at the Cape Arundel Golf Club. Time TBA.
$110 per person in advance, $125 day of tourney. Includes greens fee, cart, prizes, and
refreshments.
Sponsored by Kennebunk Beach Realty.
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Annual Meeting
Time and date TBA.
Members only.
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Christmas Prelude at the Nott House
8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport
- Champagne Reception, Thursday, December 3, 5 - 7 pm, $20 per person
- Tours of the Nott House, Friday, December 4, 1 - 4 pm,
Saturdays, December 5 & 12, 10 am - 4 pm
Tickets are $7 per person; members and children under 18 free.
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Prelude Champagne Reception
Thursday, December 3, 5 to 7 pm, at the 1853 Nott House, 8 Maine Street. $20.00
per person. Come see the Nott House decorated for the season. Includes hors
d'oeuvres, champagne and an abundance of holiday spirit!
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Christmas Prelude Walking Tours
All tours leave from the Nott House, 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport
Friday, December 4 at 2 pm
Saturday, December 5 at 11 am and 2 pm
Saturday, December 12 at 11 am
Tickets are $7 per person
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Annual Holiday Dinner
Tuesday, December 8, at the Kennebunkport Inn.
Our traditional roast beef dinner. Tickets are $45 per person.
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