Brick Store Museum

06/20/2026

It was a great time to kick off the Cookie mural’s outing at The Depot! Join us with Tourist & Town for the Cookie share on July 23!

06/19/2026

Today, as we mark Juneteenth and celebrate freedom, it’s also a powerful moment to look closely at our own local history. History isn’t just something that happened somewhere else—it is woven right into the fabric of the Kennebunk region.

Black and Indigenous peoples lived, worked, and built lives right here. This includes individuals who were enslaved in our very neighborhoods.

While our Just History database is currently down for maintenance as we work to make it even better, the history remains accessible. You can still dive deep into these vital local stories on our site.

Articles and information honor and explore the lived experiences of those who inhabited this place as enslaved people, ensuring their names and legacies are never forgotten.

👇 How to explore today:

Read the Stories: Head to our website to read the curated articles detailing early Black and Indigenous life in Kennebunk.

Visit the Museum: Come by the Brick Store Museum to connect with our shared regional history in person.

Stay Tuned: We can't wait to share the updated Just History database with you soon!

🔗 https://www.brickstoremuseum.org/justhistory/

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

We recognize that all children have dreams. 💖 In honor of Juneteenth, you will find two young adult chapter books that celebrate dreams and perseverance in New England. Discover them in the Brick Store Museum's Learning Gallery on your next visit! ✨

06/14/2026

The Weekly One: "Portrait of Our Flag" by

Featured in "From Many, One: Results of Revolution," on view through August

>>David crafted this incredible piece especially for visitors to color during the exhibition!

06/14/2026

Look at this great opportunity at the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit! New expanded hours mean more time for history. 🎉

06/13/2026

The Brick Store Museum recently received a donation of three family photograph albums spanning nearly fifty years, from 1908 to 1957. They document the lives of the Bragdon family of Alder Brook Farm on High Street, preserving everything from everyday farm life and family gatherings to community celebrations and historic local events.

The albums begin during the childhood of Maude Bragdon, the only daughter of Joseph and Salome Bragdon, and follow the family through the decades. Born in 1896, Maude appears throughout the albums as she grows from a young girl into adulthood, marrying Jesse Wallace and eventually inheriting Alder Brook Farm which was primarily a poultry operation. The photographs conclude in 1957, showing Jesse and Maude in their retirement years.

While the albums center on family life, they also offer glimpses into the broader story of Kennebunk. Included among the photographs are images connected to the Society Circus of 1916 and the town's Centennial celebrations in 1920 among other events. Yet the majority of the photographs depict the family moments that so many families share: beach outings, weddings, reunions, and like so many family photographs lots and lots of pictures of their pets.

One of the most unexpected discoveries emerged during the Museum's research. For many years, the Brick Store Museum benefited from the dedication of volunteer Natalie Dane, who assisted with cataloging the collection. As staff investigated the photographs, it was discovered that Joseph Bragdon's sister, Louise "Louie" Bragdon Dane, was Natalie's grandmother. Soon afterward, they identified Natalie herself as an infant in one of the albums. Natalie passed away in 2018 at the age of ninety-eight, making it especially meaningful to rediscover her image nearly a decade later within these family photographs.

06/12/2026

See you at the Art Walk!