Discover The Roosevelt’s Beloved HISTORY COMES ALIVE!

T O U R the Roosevelt’s 34-room summer cottage, restored to its turn-of-the-century rustic elegance. Expert guides take you back in time.

EXPLORE over 2,800 acres of natural areas, accessible by carriage roads and over nine miles of trails. Stunning ocean views from six observation decks, woodland and shoreline trails.

EXPERIENCE Tea with Eleanor, the popular interpretive history of ’s social activism. Tea and cookies served in one of two restored Victorian Era summer cottages. Reservations available at FDR.net.

DINE at the new Fireside, serving lunch, din- ner and Sunday brunch Thursday through Sunday. Beer, wine, and full bar service.

WATCH “The Roosevelts” the new Ken Burns film premiering this September on PBS.

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Discover The Roosevelt’s Beloved Campobello Island HISTORY COMES ALIVE!

T O U R the Roosevelt’s 34-room summer cottage, restored to its turn-of-the-century rustic elegance. Expert guides take you back in time.

EXPLORE over 2,800 acres of natural areas, accessible by carriage roads and over nine miles of trails. Stunning ocean views from six observation decks, woodland and shoreline trails.

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permanent collection and, in 1980, onto the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

BLOW Interurban Cowboys waiting restoration for nearly half a century while the museum re- off some Astored dozens of other vintage ve- hicles, Narcissus has entered a new chap- ter of its history. Museum volunteers in the Townhouse Restoration Shop have been re- storing the more than two dozen arched, STEAM mahogany windows, both the slender clere- From airshows to auctions story and deeper, eyebrow-shaped ones. Phil to vintage auto extravaganzas Morse, Narcissus Project Manager, says, galore, experience our world-class “This year is the 75th anniversary of the collection in motion at more than a museum. It’s an ideal time to visit and expe- dozen annual special events. rience the living history here by riding our Open daily, 10am to 5pm. operating streetcars. Museum visitors share stories and photographs that reveal colorful Under family histories associated with these street- 18 cars. We hold these artifacts in public trust, FREE but we also help people relive that history.”

For mid-restoration photos, visit www.portland- Visit the Owls Head Transportation Museum monthly.com/portmag/2014/06/narcissus n 117 Museum Street, Owls Head, Maine (207)594-4418 | owlshead.org

Dog-friendly Seashore Trolley Museum offers trolley rides, exhibits, hiking and biking trails Don’t miss the Seashore Trolley Speakeasy and a fabulous museum store. Many special events on August 22 from 6 to 10:30 pm throughout the season May–October. It’s a Gala evening! Period costume encouraged! (1920-1933) •Speakeasy Lounges in vintage streetcars that operated during Prohibition •Food by Blue Elephant Events and Catering •Bar service featuring “the Seashore 75” a brand new cocktail invented for this occasion •Silent films shown outdoors •Trolley rides •Raffles with fabulous prizes Tickets available ONLY in advance: www.trolleymuseum.org Admission $50. Cash Bar. 195 LOG CABIN RD, KENNEBUNKPORT, ME 207-967-2800 ext. 101 www.trolleymuseum.org

1 8 2 p o r t l a n d m o nt h ly m a g a z i n e Seal Cove Auto Museum

Open daily 10am - 5pm May 1 - October 31

IGNITING PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO HISTORY, ART, AND CULTURE SINCE 1936!

Exhibitions 1414 Tremont Rd, Seal Cove, ME 04674 207.244.9242 www.sealcoveautomuseum.org

Outdoor art space & garden

Programs for all ages

Special Events Museum Hours Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: You are a part of history. 10:00am - 1:00pm

Auto Repair & Restoration for all makes and models

117 Main Street | Kennebunk, ME 207-878-2105 380 Warren Ave Portland, ME 04103 www.brickstoremuseum.org www.autolab.com

BOOTHBAY Railway Village

Travel back in time to Vintage Vacationland Ride the rails, visit the historic village, and view the antique autos! July 19 & 20: antique auto days

August 8–10 & 15–17: Only Music, Stop in Rides & Maine! More! 207–633–4727 | Route 27, Boothbay www.RailwayVillage.org

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