We are excited to be trying something new this year - an Artisan Market alongside our Community Picnic!
Artisan Market (10 am - 5 pm)
The Wilson Museum has celebrated the creativity and skills of traditional craftspeople and artisans through our collections, exhibits, and programs for more than a century. From the fine craftsmanship reflected in the construction of the Perkins House, to the beautiful textile work of Castine’s spinners and weavers over many generations; from the work of our visiting blacksmiths to African metalsmithing traditions that go back thousands of years; from the beauty of Indigenous pottery from across the Americas to the traditional technologies used by today’s Blue Hill Peninsula potters.
The Wilson Museum Artisan Market is our way of promoting and supporting today’s fine artisans and craftspeople on and around the Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond, inspired by our history and our mission. Bringing together our commitment to fostering community and nurturing curiosity, this event will offer learning opportunities that build on our long-standing Hands-On History Days while growing the local economy by supporting artisans, offering the community local access to these creative makers, and bringing visitors to Castine and the wider Blue Hill Peninsula.
Community Picnic (12 - 2 pm)
There are many ways to experience history and build community. One delicious way is through food!
Enjoy a picnic lunch or a bite from the Papa’s Smokehouse food truck. Top it off with a sample of bread from our bake oven.
The Wilson Museum’s Community Picnic is a timeless, multi-sensory experience you can share with your friends and community members.
