Evening lecture series : The Rise of Island Tourism
Keven Richardson will share his research on the earliest days of the Peaks Island tourist trade. Light refreshments to follow.
Peaks Island Music Association Concert – Annual Island Musicians Concert
This annual concert features the talents of a diverse lineup of island musicians, and is a fund-raiser for the Barbara Goelman Music Scholarship, awarded to an island resident who is pursuing their music education.
It’s time to party like it’s 1979! We’re throwing a porch party in celebration of our new exhibit, Peaks Island in the 1970s: Building a Community. So break out your suits – leisure, jump and otherwise – and get ready to boogie.
Please join us for the first Pancake Breakfast of the 2019 season, part of the PeaksFest celebrations!
Pancakes, eggs, ham and more! including gluten-free pancakes.
Come and enjoy great food, great company, and a great view from the scenic porch of the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum. A perfect way to start a Sunday in Maine!
Adults $10, kids under twelve $6, kids under three eat free (cash, checks or credit cards accepted).
Evening lecture series: Early Peaks Islanders (1840-1900)
Judy Richardson has spent seven years researching and documenting the backgrounds of some of the early Peaks Islanders. She will share the fascinating stories of the men and women who are featured in her book, Early Peaks Islanders (1840-1900). A light reception and book signing will follow.
Peaks Island Music Association Concert – Sean Mencher and His Rhythm Kings
The Peaks Island Music Association is bringing back a Peaks Island favorite: rockabilly sensation, fresh from Nashville: former Peaks Islander Sean Mencher and his Rhythm Kings, along with special guests fresh out of Nashville: Tina Simpson on fiddle, and singer-songwriter Ned Hill. Come on out for a rockabilly good time!
Browse the beautiful, handmade items for sale by 35 artists and craftsmen. This annual Fifth Maine Museum fundraiser also features hot food off the grill (hotdogs, hamburgers, and veggie dogs), a bake table groaning with yummy desserts and a 50/50 raffle – you could go home with more cash than you came with!
Fifth Maine Museum members are cordially invited to our annual meeting. After a casual dinner, we’ll get an update on current operations and future plans from the Fifth Maine Museum officers.
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Please join us for the first Pancake Breakfast of the 2019 season, part of the PeaksFest celebrations!
Pancakes, eggs, ham and more! including gluten-free pancakes.
Come and enjoy great food, great company, and a great view from the scenic porch of the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum. A perfect way to start a Sunday in Maine!
Adults $10, kids under twelve $6, kids under three eat free (cash, checks or credit cards accepted).