Maine Maritime Museum & Merrymeeting Bay Boat Tour
May 31 @ 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
46$
🚢 Join Us for a Wonderful Day
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to further explore our Ulster-Scots heritage along the Kennebec River!
- Date: Sunday, May 31st
- Location: Maine Maritime Museum, Bath, Maine
- Special Price: $46 per person (normally $58)
Your Ticket Includes: General museum admission, a 45-minute docent-led tour of the Historic Shipyard, and a 3-hour boat cruise.
🗺️ Event Itinerary & Activities
The Museum
- Time: Opens at 9:30 AM (Arrive at your leisure)
- Details: Explore the incredible stories of people who have lived, worked, or played on Maine’s waters. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious, the museum’s immersive exhibits have something for everyone.
Learn More: mainemaritimemuseum.org/visit
The Tour: Historic Shipyard & Blacksmith Shop
- Time: 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM (Assembly at 2:00 PM)
- Details: Step back in time at the Percy & Small Shipyard, America’s only surviving shipyard site where large wooden sailing vessels were built—including the six-master Wyoming, the largest wooden vessel built in the country. Our private, docent-led outdoor tour will take in the four buildings of the shipyard, its wharves, building slips, and the historic Blacksmith shop.
The Boat Cruise: Merrymeeting Bay
- Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Boarding begins at 3:00 PM)
- Details: Experience the Kennebec River from Bath to Fort Richmond and see the home of our Ulster-Scots ancestors from the water. We’ll hear about these hardy souls and what they found upon arrival in the 1718–1722 time period. Pass through the swirling eddies of Chops Point into the virtually untouched serenity of the bay, known as one of the best places in the state to view bald eagles and migrating waterfowl.
🎟️ How to Register
Tickets are subject to availability, so order yours today!
- RSVP: Send an email to [email protected] to reserve your spot.
- Confirmation: Upon receipt of your RSVP, we’ll email you further information and confirm times.
- Payment: Payment is due at the event and can be made by check or cash.
