Searsport Maine was quite a happening place at the turn of the 20th Century. The town was prosperous with numerous shipyards and the related industries that supported them. Joanna Colcord, arguably Searsport’s most notable woman, spent her formative years there....
Visit Penobscot Marine Museum for free during Searsport Art Walks! We have a lot going on for visitors to choose from. Enjoy an ongoing shell art craft for all ages. Listen to a local performer from 3pm-4pm. Go on a themed walking tour of the PMM campus. Tours last...
During the Art Walk, both PMM’s Old Vestry exhibit building (2 Church Street) and the Savage Education Center (10 Church Street) will be open to visitors. The Old Vestry will have a preview of one of our upcoming exhibits. Families are encouraged to enjoy the Savage...
In the 19th century, Searsport was bustling with people who filled the busy streets. At Penobscot Marine Museum, we often have exhibits and share stories about the experiences of middle and upper-class male ship captains and shipwrights. What about the women who lived...
