BRUNSWICK
Pejepscot Historical Society invites community members in the southern Midcoast region to tour its two historic houses for free on Community Appreciation Day: Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, at 226 Maine Street, and the Skolfield- Whittier House, at 161 Park Row, open for the season that day, which is the beginning of Memorial Day weekend. The Park Row location also features a massive used book sale along the sidewalk.
Local residents may tour the homes at no charge in an “open house” mode. Seasoned guides will be on hand to share stories about the homes and their famous residents and to answer questions. Museum shops at both locations will be open with a variety of new merchandise. Cookies and lemonade will be offered at each site.
The houses remain open through Columbus Day on the following schedules, with guided tours on the hour:
• Chamberlain Museum: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Last tour leaves at 3 p.m.
• Skolfield-Whittier House: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last tour leaves at 3 p.m.
Admission prices for the 2016 season, historical details about the houses, and directions can be found at pejepscothistorical.org/visiting us. For more information, email [email protected] or call (207) 729-6606.
Pejepscot Historical Society is a private, non-profit, educational organization charged with preserving the collective heritage of Brunswick, Harpswell, and Topsham.
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