On June 6, please join us as we celebrate Virginia’s Homecoming to the Kennebec River. 5:00 – 6:30pm Exhibit “Moods of Virginia” with photographer Keith Spiro at the Patten Free Library. Reception with light refreshments 7:00 – 9:00pm 17th century inspired dinner with J.R. Maxwell & Co in the upper dining room. Tickets $30 per person with a... Read More

On June 6, please join us as we celebrate Virginia’s Homecoming to the Kennebec River. First from 5:00 – 6:30pm a reception with light refreshments with photographer Keith Spiro and his exhibit “Moods of Virginia” at the Patten Free Library. Then from 7:00 – 9:00pm a 17th century-inspired dinner with J.R. Maxwell & Co in the upper dining... Read More

Wabanaki Warriors of WWII:  We did not ask; they did not tell Harald E. L. Prins Discover the story of Penobscot Elder Charles Norman Shay of Indian Island Maine. His life story brings to light the mostly ignored or forgotten service and sacrifice made by Native American soldiers and their communities in WWII. D-Day was... Read More

Model Boat Building Instructor: Phil Helgerson, Boat builder and hobbyist This workshops consist of 3-5 two-hour sessions and introduce children to building model boats. There are two skill levels: Part 1 – Paper model Part 1 is for  younger children age 5 and above and an accompanying adult. Students will build three different model boats... Read More

Monthly wine tastings are back! Except this first one is a cider tasting! We've invited Absolem Cider Company out of Winthrop, Maine to open a few of their favorite ciders. They use a lot of innovative and inventive techniques when making their cider and we're excited for you to learn more about their process. We... Read More

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More

The Kitchen is Finished!! We can't wait to welcome you to our brand-new demonstration kitchen. We'll have product and cooking demonstrations with plenty of snacks and merriment. Not to mention sale items! There will also be a wine tasting for everyone 21+. See below for full schedule. This is a free event and open to... Read More

Bath is home to many majestic private residences built during the town’s 19th century shipping and shipbuilding heyday.  Discover the enduring stories of these homes and their residents on a guided walk through Bath’s tree-lined Washington Street Historic District where Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architecture abound. Go back in time on "the... Read More

Bateaux to Canada:  In the footsteps of Benedict Arnold Rob Stevens In September 1775 General Benedict Arnold lead an expedition from Cambridge Massachusetts in an attempt to defeat the British at Quebec. The thousand strong force travelled up the Kennebec River in hastily constructed bateaux. Going over the many portages with rough water, bad weather,... Read More

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More

An exciting evening of celebrating local art! We'll host a wine tasting during each monthly Bath Art Hop this summer. Open to anyone 21+. Wines will be on a special discount that night. There will be tasty snacks to nibble on while you learn about the wines from a knowledgeable pourer. No need to sign-up,... Read More

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More

Learn how we brew it! Some of our coffee roasters, such as Cam from Maine Coffee Roasters, will be in our demo kitchen with samples. Our staff will show off some of their favorite espresso and coffee makers and will have some yummy breakfast treats. This event is in collaboration with Portland Coffee Hunters and... Read More

Part of Main Street Bath and the Chocolate Church Art Center Free Summer Concert Series!

The Re-Created 17th Century Jamestown Ship Godspeed:  research, design, and construction Capt. Eric Speth Three small wooden ships, Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery sailed from London in December 1606 arriving at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay almost four and one-half months later.  They explored the lower Bay for about two weeks before establishing a colony that would become... Read More

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More

Part of Main Street Bath and the Chocolate Church Art Center Free Summer Concert Series!

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More

Part of Main Street Bath and the Chocolate Church Art Center Free Summer Concert Series!

Sail Training on Tall Ships:  getting kids off their phones and out to sea Alex Agnew Sailing Ships Maine has gotten more than 1,000 kids from all walks of life off their phones by sending them out to sea for life-enhancing outdoor experiential programming.  Alex Agnew, President of Sailing Ships Maine, will discuss ‘Nautical Studies” and... Read More

Model Boat Building Instructor: Phil Helgerson, Boat builder and hobbyist This workshops consist of 3-5 two-hour sessions and introduce children to building model boats. There are two skill levels: (Part 1 – Paper model for younger children with accompanying adult runs June 8, 15, 22 4-6pm) Part 2 — Wood model Part 2 is for... Read More

Take a memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships, one of the largest ports in the United States in its 1840s and 50s heyday. Explore the quaint streets of this vibrant, picturesque downtown with your guide, a local teacher and former National Park Ranger. You’ll hear stories about the prominent... Read More