BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Penobscot Marine Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Penobscot Marine Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20260323T185204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T185211Z UID:10000755-1782927000-1782927000@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Stories of the Sea: Adventure & Heroism on the High Seas DESCRIPTION:True stories of adventure and heroism on the high seas come to life with costumed performers. The evening includes a special performance of the award-winning one act play\, The Waterspout\, by the Searsport District High School theater group. Bring your own seating and a picnic dinner. \nFree\, donations welcome. URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/stories-of-the-sea-adventure-heroism-on-the-high-seas/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Stories-of-the-Sea-7-1-sm-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20260323T185809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194047Z UID:10000756-1783072800-1783081800@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Maritime Craft Workshops for Teens—Tide Pool Friends Puppets or Pillows DESCRIPTION:Just for teens—get crafty with Penobscot Marine Museum! This workshop will encourage teens to use their creativity to craft a felt puppet or pillow of a sea creature. A Mosman Park beach walk will be included for additional inspiration weather permitting. \nCost: $45 \nRegistration required. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/maritime-craft-workshops-for-teens-tide-pool-friends-puppets-or-pillows/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tide-Pool-Friends-7-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20260323T194008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194014Z UID:10000757-1783085400-1783094400@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Maritime Craft Workshops for Teens—Sardine Can Printmaking DESCRIPTION:Teens will be inspired by 20th century Maine sardine can labels to create a rubber block stamp to decorate a cotton draw-sting bag. A visit to our Sardineland exhibit will provide additional inspiration. This workshop is led by local artist and PMM Education Assistant\, Veronica Maresh Mead. \nCost: $45 \nRegistration required. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/maritime-craft-workshops-for-teens-sardine-can-printmaking/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Printmaking-7-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20230530T143705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194543Z UID:10000409-1783123200-1783209599@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Fourth of July @ PMM DESCRIPTION:FREE admission all day. \nCelebrate America’s 250th birthday with free admission at the Penobscot Marine Museum. The day’s admission has been generously sponsored by Camden National Wealth Management. URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/4th-of-july-pmm/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/July-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20241209T165624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T195016Z UID:10000671-1783328400-1783699200@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Kids Summer Camp: Week 1 DESCRIPTION:Each day will be focused on a theme and will include a variety of activities that get participants active and engaged. Sessions will include crafts\, games\, exhibit visits\, music\, and more. Campers will also assist in Penobscot Marine Museum’s daily Set Sail demonstrations at Noon and 2pm.  Before and after care is available. Please register by 9pm the day before the camp. \nSchedule \n\nMonday: Hello—Letters\, Journals\, Typewriters\, Cursive & More\nTuesday: A Sailor’s Life for Me\nWednesday: Boats\nThursday: Shipped from Maine—Ice\, Rocks\, and Lumber\nFriday: Stuart Little & Charlotte’s Web\n\nAges 5-10 | registration required. \nCost: $220 base price — flexible pricing options available! \nFlexible Pricing \nTo make our programming available more widely\, we are happy to offer three flexible pricing options. Choose the price that works best for your family. Please consider the Pay-It-Forward rate to help keep these programs available to all. \nQuestions? jganskop@pmm-maine.org or 207-548-2529. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/365838/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Camp-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20260323T201636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202805Z UID:10000764-1783612800-1783616400@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Monthly Sea Chantey Singalongs DESCRIPTION:Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share\, you are welcome to lead one. We will also talk about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome\, and no experience is needed. \nFree. URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/monthly-sea-chantey-singalongs-3/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/6-12-7-10-8-14-9-11-10-9-Sea-Chantey-Singalong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20241209T165920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T195247Z UID:10000672-1783933200-1784304000@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Kids Summer Camp: Week 2 DESCRIPTION:Each day will be focused on a theme and will include a variety of activities that get participants active and engaged. Sessions will include crafts\, games\, exhibit visits\, music\, and more. Campers will also assist in Penobscot Marine Museum’s daily Set Sail demonstrations at Noon and 2pm.  Before and after care is available. Please register by 9pm the day before the camp. \nSchedule \n\nMonday: Animals at Sea\nTuesday: Sardines & Fish\nWednesday: Lobsters\nThursday: Ships\nFriday: Old Fashioned Fun\n\nAges 5-10 | registration required. \nCost: $220 base price — flexible pricing options available! \nFlexible Pricing \nTo make our programming available more widely\, we are happy to offer three flexible pricing options. Choose the price that works best for your family. Please consider the Pay-It-Forward rate to help keep these programs available to all. \nQuestions? jganskop@pmm-maine.org or 207-548-2529. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/kids-camp-5/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Camp-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20250817T205556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T205557Z UID:10000723-1784275200-1784307600@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:POP Studies: Storage of Items in a Historic House DESCRIPTION:This class teaches practical strategies for preserving antiques in everyday living spaces\, recognizing that most people want to enjoy their heirlooms rather than store them away. Focusing on affordable ways to improve home environmental conditions\, the course covers how to reduce risks like mold\, rust\, and fading\, and how to place antiques in areas with more suitable humidity levels. Using the Museum’s historic houses as real-life examples\, participants will learn basic preservation techniques that protect both their treasured objects and enhance their home environment. To find our more information or to register click here. \nAt the PMM CampusCost: $60 \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/pop-studies-storage-of-items-in-a-historic-house-3/ LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St.\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Item-storage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20240321T195339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T150053Z UID:10000481-1784827800-1784838600@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Elixir of the Sea DESCRIPTION:Elixir of the Sea\n Join Us for Our Fundraising Gala\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elixir of the SeaElixir of the Sea is a signature fundraising celebration held on PMM’s historic campus. Guests will enjoy an evening of wonderful food by Bell the Cat\, warm company\, and a hint of salt air.­­­­ Proceeds from the evening directly support the museum’s exhibitions\, programs\, and collections care—ensuring Maine’s maritime stories continue to be preserved and shared. \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, July 23\, 2026\n5:30–8:30pm at the Penobscot Marine Museum Campus2 Church Street\, Searsport\, ME URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/elixir-of-the-sea-2/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Elixir-Logo-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20260323T194819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194825Z UID:10000758-1785407400-1785412800@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Maritime Craft Workshops for Teens—Ocean Mini Tapestry DESCRIPTION:With the ocean as inspiration\, create a mini tapestry with a variety of yarns\, cloth\, and fibers. A Mosman Park beach walk will be included for additional inspiration weather permitting. This workshop is led by local artist and PMM Education Assistant\, Veronica Maresh Mead. \nCost: $45 \nRegistration required. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/maritime-craft-workshops-for-teens-ocean-mini-tapestry/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ocean-Mini-Tapestry-7-30-7-31-11-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20260323T195242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195249Z UID:10000759-1785418200-1785427200@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Maritime Craft Workshops for Teens—Shell Art DESCRIPTION:Get inspired to create shell art by the Victorians’ love of decorating with items from nature. Choose to make a wreath\, picture frame\, sailors’ valentine\, or a rectangular piece with shells\, sand\, seeds\, and beads. A visit to the museum’s shell art pieces on display will provide added inspiration. \nCost: $45 \nRegistration required. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/maritime-craft-workshops-for-teens-shell-art/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shell-Art-7-30-7-31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20250817T205659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T205700Z UID:10000728-1785492000-1785499200@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:POP Studies: How to Preserve Family Letters\, Antiques & Heirlooms DESCRIPTION:This class offers practical advice on cleaning\, storage\, and display techniques to ensure the preservation of family letters\, antiques\, and heirlooms for future generations. Building on earlier classes (though not required)\, it reviews safe handling and display methods\, then focuses on how to clean different materials\, choose appropriate storage options\, and recognize when professional conservation is needed. With hands-on practice encouraged\, attendees are invited to bring a small item to apply the techniques learned\, helping them prevent damage like mold\, rust\, and pests while preserving their cherished items. To find our more information or to register click here. \nAt the PMM CampusCost: $60 \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/pop-studies-how-to-preserve-family-letters-antiques-heirlooms-4/ LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St.\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Family-Letters-Heirlooms-Antiques.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20260323T195503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195512Z UID:10000760-1785492000-1785502800@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Ocean Mini Tapestry Workshop DESCRIPTION:With the ocean as inspiration\, create a mini tapestry with a variety of yarns\, cloth\, and fibers. A Mosman Park beach walk will be included for additional inspiration weather permitting. This workshop is led by local artist and PMM Education Assistant\, Veronica Maresh Mead. \nCost: $50 \nRegistration required. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/ocean-mini-tapestry-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ocean-Mini-Tapestry-7-30-7-31-11-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T140339 CREATED:20260323T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195650Z UID:10000761-1785502800-1785513600@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Shell Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:Get inspired to create shell art by the Victorians’ love of decorating with items from nature. Choose to make a wreath\, picture frame\, sailors’ valentine\, or a rectangular piece with shells\, sand\, seeds\, and beads. A visit to the museum’s shell art pieces on display will provide added inspiration. \nCost: $50 \nRegistration required. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/shell-art-workshop/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shell-Art-7-30-7-31.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR