— Upcoming Events —
Please join us!
Our events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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Open for the season
two days weekly in April and May
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Stop by and check out our new displays, including "Souvenirs from the Shipyard" and more.
If you are doing historical research – or have questions and suggestions – please contact us. We're sometimes here on other days.
Better yet, please sign up as a member of the Society ... or apply to volunteer at the Museum. We'll be glad to provide more information.
See you in 2019 at the Museum!
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"Sinking of the Squalus"
presented by Bob Gray, President of the Society
— at the Museum -
This May is the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Squalus off the Isles of Shoals. Twenty-six men were lost that day, but thirty-three survivors were eventually rescued from the sunken submarine.
Come to learn what led to the loss of the Squalus, the amazing rescue of the survivors, and the recovery and recommissioning of that submarine.
Bob Gray is a lifelong resident of Kittery. He was educated in Kittery schools, served in the Coast Guard, married his high school sweetheart, and worked as an industrial automation engineer. Now retired, he volunteers at the Museum, and is president of the Kittery Historical and Naval Society.
Register through Kittery Adult Education. One session. Course fee: $12.
To avoid an "online convenience fee," you can register by telephone (207-439-5896) or mail (Kittery Adult Education, 12 Williams Ave, Kittery, ME 03904).
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"Wreck of the #3666"
presented by Eric Reuter
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Eighty years ago, in 1939, the #3666 went into the Piscataqua River. The front wheels of the wreck were recently recovered, and they now sit outside the Museum.
In this presentation, Eric Reuter will talk about what happened that fateful night.
Eric is a Kittery native and enthusiastic railroad photographer and historian. He has spent years researching the timelines, equipment, structures and other minutiae of the railroads that have served the Seacoast region. Eric was instrumental in developing the new #3666 Train Wheel exhibit on display outside the Museum.
Register through Kittery Adult Education. One session. Course fee: $12.
To avoid an "online convenience fee," you can register by telephone (207-439-5896) or mail (Kittery Adult Education, 12 Williams Ave, Kittery, ME 03904).
Wednesday & Saturday – from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday, May 9 — from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Thursday, May 23 — from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
We are about Kittery
We seek to create greater awareness of the history of Kittery, its role in American history, and our cultural and maritime heritage. We welcome suggestions for events and exhibits that are consistent with our mission. Thanks for participating in the Museum!