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SUMMARY:Bridgton's First Friday Art Walk — July 3
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant heart of Bridgton’s creative community! The Rufus Porter Museum\, Gallery 302\, Aperto Fine Arts\, and Factor of Fine Arts have teamed up to launch a brand-new monthly celebration of local art\, history\, and culture. \nWhether you’re an art aficionado\, a curious neighbor\, or just looking for a wonderful way to kick off your weekend\, come stroll through town and explore what makes our creative community so special. \nEvent Details\n\n\nWhen: 4 PM – 7 PM on the first Friday of the month \n\n\n2026 Inaugural Season Dates: \n\n\nJuly 3 \n\n\nAugust 7 \n\n\nSeptember 4 \n\n\nOctober 2 \n\n\n\n\nWhere: Across participating locations in the Bridgton Arts District \n\n\nAdmission: Free and open to all!
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/bridgtons-first-friday-art-walk-july-3/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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SUMMARY:Independence Day & America's 250th
DESCRIPTION:While the Rufus Porter Museum galleries will be closed on Saturday\, July 4th\, our campus is the place to be for the community’s historic 250th Anniversary celebration! We are proud to participate in this monumental town milestone and invite you to join us for a morning of patriotic fun. \nWe’ve got the perfect front-row spot in town to catch all the excitement\, plus plenty of activities for the whole family! \nWhat’s Happening on the Museum Campus:\n\n\n🏃‍♂️ Prime Parade & Race Viewing: Pull up a chair and watch the 4 on the 4th runners and the grand 4th of July Parade go right by! \n\n\n🎶 The Bridgton Band Live: Enjoy a spectacular pre-parade concert right here on campus. \n\n\n🎈 Family Fun & Treats: We’ll have a dedicated activities table just for the kids\, plus complimentary refreshments to keep you cool.
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/independence-day-americas-250th/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
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SUMMARY:Ingenuity Speaker Series - Caroline Barnard & the Gold Rush
DESCRIPTION:Ron Kley is a geologist\, historian\, and former Maine State Museum staffer who served for two decades as the head of the Research and Collections Division\, starting in 1968. During his tenure\, he helped build the state’s geological collections and was present during the famous 1972 “Big Find” of gem tourmaline at the Dunton Mine in Newry. A resident of East Winthrop since 1968\, his career has included teaching geology at various universities and extensive lecturing across the U.S. and internationally. His current historical research focuses on tracing the Mainers who joined the California Gold Rush. \nPresentation Description \nDrawing upon a decade of research\, Kley will share the story of the 53-member Kennebec Trading and Mining Company’s 167-day voyage around Cape Horn aboard the ship Obed Mitchell. The presentation highlights the local connection to Caroline Barnard\, a young ‘rushette’ from the Bridgton area who was the only member known to have kept a diary of the journey. Discover how this era of rapid expansion fueled the ingenuity of Rufus Porter\, who promoted his ambitious ‘Aerial Locomotive’ airship to transport gold rush prospectors.
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-caroline-barnard-the-gold-rush/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for one of Bridgton’s favorite summer traditions. Hosted by our friends at Gallery 302\, the annual Art in the Park show returns this July. It’s the perfect opportunity to stroll through the park\, meet incredibly talented local artists\, and find a unique piece of fine art or craft to take home. \n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 | 9 AM – 4 PM (Rain date: Sunday\, July 19) \n\n\nWhere: Shorey Park\, Bridgton\, ME \n\n\nAdmission: Free! \n\n\nCome out to support our local creative community and enjoy a beautiful summer day surrounded by incredible art!
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/2026-art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Shorey Park\, Bridgton\, Maine\, Shorey Park\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T041659Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Makers — Treasure Book/Star Ornaments with Dianne Barth
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of the holiday season a little early in this festive workshop! Join local artist Dianne Barth for a creative session where you will craft your own unique ‘treasure book’ and beautiful star ornament. Whether you are looking to create a keepsake for yourself or a thoughtful handmade gift\, this class offers a delightful way to explore paper crafts and holiday-inspired creativity. Dianne will guide you through the techniques needed to assemble your projects. \nFee:  $15 per person – all supplies and light snacks will be provided. Museum members will pay $10. \nMembers – contact the museum to have discount applied \nPresenter Biography \nDianne lived in three other communities in Maine before moving to Bridgton in 2011. She worked for 22 years as an elementary school librarian in Falmouth\, Maine. Her avocational life was spent as a handicrafter; especially as a seamstress\, costumer\, knitter\, miniaturist\, sometime mural painter\, quilter and a dabbler in water colors. Having lived in a lovely 1763 property in New Gloucester\, ME\, she has developed a real desire to help to preserve and celebrate the homes\, lives and contributions of our ancestors. \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/saturday-morning-makers-treasure-book-star-ornaments-with-dianne-barth/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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SUMMARY:Step Inside - The 2026 Mystery History House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Satisfy your curiosity and step inside some of the region’s most captivating private residences and historical buildings during our annual Mystery History House Tour on Saturday\, August 1! \nThis highly anticipated summer tradition offers rare access to a curated selection of beautiful local homes\, each boasting its own unique architectural heritage and stories. \nIn classic museum tradition\, the locations are kept a closely guarded secret until the morning of the event. Simply purchase your tickets in advance\, check in at the museum on tour day to receive your official map\, and enjoy a self-guided journey through living history. Tickets go on sale in early June. \n  \nREGISTER NOW\n 
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/step-inside-the-2026-mystery-history-house-tour/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
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SUMMARY:Bridgton’s First Friday Art Walk — August 7.
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant heart of Bridgton’s creative community! The Rufus Porter Museum\, Gallery 302\, Aperto Fine Arts\, and Factor of Fine Arts have teamed up to launch a brand-new monthly celebration of local art\, history\, and culture. \nWhether you’re an art aficionado\, a curious neighbor\, or just looking for a wonderful way to kick off your weekend\, come stroll through town and explore what makes our creative community so special. \nEvent Details\n\n\nWhen: 4 PM – 7 PM on the first Friday of the month \n\n\n2026 Inaugural Season Dates: \n\n\nJuly 3 \n\n\nAugust 7 \n\n\nSeptember 4 \n\n\nOctober 2 \n\n\n\n\nWhere: Across participating locations in the Bridgton Arts District \n\n\nAdmission: Free and open to all!
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/bridgtons-first-friday-art-walk-august-7/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
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SUMMARY:Ingenuity Speakers Series — Voicing the Top with Luthier Alex Edney
DESCRIPTION:Join local luthier Alex Edney for an exploration of the intersection between utility and artistry. Drawing parallels to Rufus Porter’s philosophy of elevating the practical through innovation\, Edney will discuss his process for crafting custom guitars near the White Mountain National Forest. Discover how he harvests and utilizes local\, indigenous tree species to create instruments that are not only acoustically resonant but visually stunning—embodying the timeless\, shared principle of making the useful things around us beautiful. \nParticipants will learn fundamental bracing techniques. Alex will demonstrate on a dreadnougt-style guitar face. The dreadnought is a large-bodied acoustic guitar know for rich tone and powerful projections. \nPresenter Biography \nLuthier Alex Edney has been captivated by the artistic and physical principles of guitar acoustics for most of his life. This passion for luthiery began during his teenage years while performing basic instrument repairs at a neighborhood music shop. After graduating high school\, Edney built his inaugural flattop guitar under the mentorship provided by the Vermont Instruments School of Luthiery. \nIn 2007\, he earned formal credentials in instrument repair as a graduate of Atlanta Guitar Works. Following a career based in the greater Boston region that lasted until 2021\, Edney moved his base of operations to a historic sawmill site located in western Maine. Currently\, he practices his craft as a local luthier near the White Mountain National Forest\, where he draws creative inspiration and harvests materials directly from the indigenous tree species that form the foundation of his handcrafted instruments.
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/ingenuity-speakers-series-voicing-the-top-with-luthier-alex-edney/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T190000
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SUMMARY:Bridgton’s First Friday Art Walk — September 4
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant heart of Bridgton’s creative community! The Rufus Porter Museum\, Gallery 302\, Aperto Fine Arts\, and Factor of Fine Arts have teamed up to launch a brand-new monthly celebration of local art\, history\, and culture. \nWhether you’re an art aficionado\, a curious neighbor\, or just looking for a wonderful way to kick off your weekend\, come stroll through town and explore what makes our creative community so special. \nEvent Details\n\n\nWhen: 4 PM – 7 PM on the first Friday of the month \n\n\n2026 Inaugural Season Dates: \n\n\nJuly 3 \n\n\nAugust 7 \n\n\nSeptember 4 \n\n\nOctober 2 \n\n\n\n\nWhere: Across participating locations in the Bridgton Arts District \n\n\nAdmission: Free and open to all!
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/bridgtons-first-friday-art-walk-september-4/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T204627Z
CREATED:20260316T031155Z
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SUMMARY:Western Maine History Trail - Journey Through Our Local Past
DESCRIPTION:Set your own pace for a day of discovery during the second annual Western Maine History Trail on Saturday\, September 12\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nThis free\, self-guided open house event invites history enthusiasts of all ages to explore the rich regional heritage stretching along Route 302 from Westbrook to Fryeburg. Pack a lunch or map out your stops to explore participating local landmarks\, museums\, and historical societies — including our very own Rufus Porter Museum of Art & Ingenuity! \nEnjoy special tours\, unique exhibits\, and light refreshments along the way. Admission is free (donations gratefully accepted)\, and groups are welcome to join the adventure.
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/western-maine-history-trail-journey-through-our-local-past/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260626T191201Z
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SUMMARY:Bridgton’s First Friday Art Walk — October 2
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant heart of Bridgton’s creative community! The Rufus Porter Museum\, Gallery 302\, Aperto Fine Arts\, and Factor of Fine Arts have teamed up to launch a brand-new monthly celebration of local art\, history\, and culture. \nWhether you’re an art aficionado\, a curious neighbor\, or just looking for a wonderful way to kick off your weekend\, come stroll through town and explore what makes our creative community so special. \nEvent Details\n\n\nWhen: 4 PM – 7 PM on the first Friday of the month \n\n\n2026 Inaugural Season Dates: \n\n\nJuly 3 \n\n\nAugust 7 \n\n\nSeptember 4 \n\n\nOctober 2 \n\n\n\n\nWhere: Across participating locations in the Bridgton Arts District \n\n\nAdmission: Free and open to all!
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/bridgtons-first-friday-art-walk-october-2/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T135758Z
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SUMMARY:Bridgton Ladies Weekend Out 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season with one of Bridgton’s favorite annual traditions. Ladies Weekend Out returns in late November\, transforming our downtown into a festive hub of shopping\, dining\, and community celebration. \nIt’s the perfect excuse to gather your friends\, explore our local shops\, and cross some items off your holiday gift list early. Businesses all across town — including the Rufus Porter Museum — will be celebrating with special discounts\, unique holiday offerings\, raffles\, and festive surprises! \n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 21 & Sunday\, November 22\, 2026 \n\n\nWhere: Downtown Bridgton\, Maine \n\n\nWhat to Expect: Storewide sales\, local giveaways\, treats\, and plenty of holiday cheer.
URL:https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/event/bridgton-ladies-weekend-out-2026/
LOCATION:Rufus Porter Museum or Art & Ingenuity\, 121 Main Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States
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