Things to doLINKS AROUND ROCKLANDMuseums General Henry Knox MuseumMontpelier 207-354-8062 Rt. 1 Mail: P.O. Box 326 Thomaston, 04861 General Henry Knox Museum houses artifacts of the Knox family including furniture, portraits, silver, porcelain, ledgers, Revolutionary War mementos and the largest collection of 18th century furniture by Benjamin Frothingham. These items are displayed in the reconstruction of what was once called "the most beautiful house in Maine; perhaps the most beautiful house in all of New England." Almost all of the 22 rooms of the museum are open to the public. Farnsworth Art Museum (207) 596-6457352 Main St. Rockland The New Wyeth Center opened on June 21, 1998. American art. Its distinguished collection of over 5000 works spans three centuries. There are significant artworks by 19th. century landscape and marine artists N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth. There are works by Hopper, Nevelson, Indiana, Bellows, and numerous contemporary artists. Olson House (207) 596-6457Hathorn Point Road Cushing A "significant place" for those interested in the art of Andrew Wyeth. See "Cristina's World", 1948, painted by Andrew Wyeth. The Owls Head Transportation Museum (207) 594-4418Rt. 73, Owls Head One of the worlds finest collections of pioneer automobiles, aircraft, engines, motorcycles, bicycles and carriages. I have personally seen a "Stealth Bomber", and a Harrier, not to mention countless other exotic and strange vehicles and engines over the years. Every two weeks there is a theme show highlighting one form of transportation or another. All shows usually include an air show! Penobscot Marine Museum (207) 548-2529Church Street Searsport The Penobscot Marine Museum is a seafaring village of nine historic buildings with special exhibitions and an excellent collection of marine paintings. Friendship MuseumRt. 220 & Martin's Pond Rd. Housed in an old brick schoolhouse, the museum features exhibits on the Friendship Sloop. Thomaston Historical Society(207) 354-8823 Knox Street This red brick farmhouse full of artifacts sits at the end of Knox Street, which was originally the driveway to the Knox estate. Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum (207) 372-6450Marshall Point Road Port Clyde Located in the lighthouse is a display of memorabilia from the town of St. George and its lighthouses. Matthews Museum of Maine HeritageUnion Fairgrounds Union Displays on coopering, cobbling, farm tools and equipment, and antique dolls. Housed in an early 19th century one-room schoolhouse. The Old Homestead (207) 594-7646Ash Point Drive Owls Head A fine example of a 1700's home. Displays of town records, photographs and artifacts from Owls Head and South Thomaston. The Conway HouseU.S. Route 1 and Conway Road Camden House, Barn, Smithy, Maple Sugar House & Museum. One of the earliest houses in the region. Built about 1770. Art GalleriesArt of the Sea at The Old Post Office GalleryP.O. Box 356 Route 73 (5 Spruce Head Road) South Thomaston, ME 04858 207-594-9396; (fax) 2944 Joan Woodhull
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