Bucksport Historical Society

05/25/2026

Bucksport Historical Museum
The museum is open May 31 through September 20 during the following days and times:
Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 am to 1 pm

Located within the 1874 railroad station, the museum exhibits artifacts from local history.
Location: 92 Main Street, Bucksport, Maine

05/06/2026

Public Invitation and Annoucement

The Bucksport Historical Society’s
First Public Meeting of 2026!
When: Monday May 11th at 6 PM

Where: Buck Memorial Library, 47 Main Street

Feature: Discussion led by BHS Vice President Gary Bagley

Growing up in the Town Site development during the 1950s & 1960s.

05/06/2026

04/29/2026

The Town of Bucksport is implementing a new annual Transfer Station sticker requirement aimed at helping offset rising solid waste disposal costs and ensuring the facility is used by current residents only.Beginning in FY27, all users will be required to display a valid Transfer Station sticker, whi...

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

Penobscot Marine Museum is seeking artists and crafters to showcase their creativity in the Sardine Crafts Exhibition Hall during the 2026 SardineFest. Submit your sardine-inspired work and be part of a fun, imaginative display celebrating this iconic piece of Maine’s coastal culture. Whether your style is traditional or unexpected, we’d love to see your take on the sardine. Register: https://form.jotform.com/260785617280059

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

🎙Maine Preservation's Executive Director Tara Kelly stopped by Maine Public's State of the Art with Heather McDougall this week to talk about one of our favorite days of the year...

is back on Saturday, May 2nd, all day long, all over the state. Jane's Walk brings people together for free, community-led walks that explore the neighborhoods, streets, and the stories all around us. This year we have nearly 70 walks in 34 communities across Maine.

Tune in for a preview of this year's roster which goes live on the web tomorrow at janeswalkme.org. Get ready to find one near you.

📻Missed Tara’s radio interview? Find the full episode at Maine Public, or at the link in our bio🔗



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04/14/2026

📣NOW LIVE: JANE'S WALK ME 2026 ROSTER & MAP!
Nearly 70 walks! In 34 Maine cities and towns! Planning starts now—it's on Saturday, May 2! Find them all at janeswalkme.org 🔗

Plan your day by topic, location, or time. Join Maine Preservation and our partners across the state for the fifth annual festival of free volunteer-led walking conversations emphasizing the power of individuals to influence the places they live.

✨ New walk locations added to the roster for 2026:
📍 WINTER HARBOR: Sharing Memories of Brookside Cemetery Residents in Winter Harbor
📍 SANFORD: Holy Moses: A Colonial Pastor's Homestead and Grounds in 1786
📍 YORK: Old York and the River
📍STARKS: Abijah Hill and its Rich History
📍 MONSON: Monson Sculpture Project Tour
📍 KITTERY: A Traverse Through the Square: Exploring the History of the Heart of Maine's Oldest Town
📍 UNITY: Agricultural Land Use Changes Overtime at the Richardson Memorial
📍DAMARISCOTTA: Chats on Church Street: Community Connection in Damariscotta
📍 OLD TOWN: Exploration, Education, and Ecology: Engaging with Old Town’s Environment

💜Whether you're a Jane's Walk regular or have been meaning to check it out, this is your year! Bring a friend, show up somewhere new, and see your state in a whole new way.

🔗 Find walks and plan your day at the link in our bio and at janeswalkme.org.

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01/18/2026

https://www.bucksportmuseums.org/historical-society-news/submit-your-artwork-and-photos-for-our-2027-calendar

Seeking submissions of artwork and photographs of Bucksport scenes in all seasons for possible inclusion in the Bucksport Historical Society's 2027 calendar.

01/18/2026

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