Plan a Trip to Montpelier -
The OTHER General Knox Museum

Summer Events at Montpelier, The OTHER General Knox Museum -
Thomaston, Maine

In the spirit of partnership and to promote the legacy of General Henry Knox, The Friends of the Vanderveer House cordially invites you to spend some of your time in the glorious Maine coastline. Sure you can eat lobster rolls, but you have to experience one of America's premium heritage tourism destinations and the final resting place of General Henry Knox. Learn about one of General Washington's closest friends and one of his three key generals. Often referred in history as "the forgotten General", once you visit Montpelier, you'll never forget his legacy.

Beautifully situated near the Maine coast, minutes from Seal and Rockland Harbors and Knox County Airport, just 1 1/12 hours (70 miles) NE of Portland, ME, or just 7 1/2 hours from Bedminster, New Jersey.

What could be more beautiful then a summer vacation in Maine. Why not plan a trip, and while you're there stop by and visit one of Maine's most treasures home recreations - Montpelier - The General Knox Museum.

DON'T FORGET TO TELL THEM THE VANDERVEER / KNOX MUSEUM SENT YOU!

Montpelier sits majestically on a rise overlooking the town of Thomaston, Maine at the intersection of U.S. Route l and Maine Route 131, and is approximately a 90 minute drive easterly from Portland. The Museum is open from Memorial Day through September. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Museum is closed Mondays. Guided tours last approximately 45 minutes.

Click for 10 Day Forecast	2010 Summer Schedule of Events
Printable Point-To Point WEB Directions: For General Directions - Show me how to get to the The Knox Museum For Point to Point Directions (enter your: Street Address, Zip Code)   Street Address, ZipCode	Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Museum opens for the season Summer Exhibit in the Orientation Room Mapping the Republic: An Exhibit of Early American Territory and Character.  Panels drawn from a traveling exhibit by the Osher Map Library highlighting the political geography of the young nation. Thursday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. in the Oval Room Harpsichord talk & concert: Ray Cornils, music director and professor, will give a talk on 18th century music followed by a performance on his harpsichord.  Reservations suggested. Museum members $12; general admission $15; students $8. Saturday, July 3 Fourth of July parade in Thomaston Museum open for tours 1– 4  p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m. Concert Maine Friends of Music concert in the Oval Room. Reservations required. Museum members $12; general admission $15; students $8. Monday, July 12-16 and Monday, July 19-23 Headlong Democracy: The Early American Confederation Reaches a Constitution Summer Teacher Institute For information or reservations on the following programs call (207) 354-0858 Monday, July 12, 7:00 p.m.in the Oval Room: Peter Henriques, A Kind of Inevitable Necessity: George Washington Launches His Presidency.  Historian and author of Realistic Visionary, sets the scene for establishing the young nation.  Museum members, $15; general admission $20. Thursday, July 15, 7:00 p.m. in the Oval Room: Woody Holton, Abigail Adams.  University of Richmond professor and author of acclaimed new biography on Abigail Adams recasts this American heroine through new sources and insights.  Book signing to follow. Museum members, $15; general admission $20. Saturday, July 24, Henry Knox 260th Birthday Celebration. Museum open for tours 12 – 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 1:30 p.m. in the Orientation Room Silhouettes: Trace your shadow to cut out and create your own to take home.  Make a life size portrait to hang on your wall or a small miniature for a keepsake.  Admission is free with registration required. Thursday, August 5, 1:30 p.m. on the Lawn Montpelier Colonial Games: Boys and girls can play together and experience the fun of being a colonial kid without all the chores.  Rain location at Watts Hall, Main Street, Thomaston.  Admission is free with registration required. Wednesday, August 11, 1:30 p.m. at the Cole House Quill Pen Writing: Art teacher Simon Adams will teach you to write with a quill pen.  Practice your autograph as if signing the Declaration of Independence – with a dramatic flourish for posterity – or create as distinctive an initial as HK like Henry Knox.  Admission is free with registration and includes quill, ink and paper. Saturday and Sunday, August 14-15, 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Revolutionary Encampment at Montpelier. Thursday, August 26, 4 p.m. The General Henry Knox Museum Annual Meeting

Additional Information

For complete and up to date information, please also visit www.generalknoxmuseum.org

The General Henry Knox Museum
PO Box 326
Thomaston ME 04861
(207) 354-8062
info@knoxmuseum.org
www.knoxmuseum.org

 

Submitted: March 17, 2010