Events
A Talk with Alan Taylor
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6pm
Blue Hill Public Library
If you have been watching Ken Burns’ new American Revolution series on PBS, you will recognize historian Alan Taylor as the lead “talking head.” A graduate of Colby College, he is author of 11 books dealing with history of Maine and America, and BHHS is sponsoring his appearance at the Blue Hill Public Library on July 25, to talk about a Stockton Springs soldier and common soldiers in the war. Free admission.
Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival
Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 10am – 4pm
Blue Hill Waterfront on Water Street.
The Festival will be held in Blue Hill’s historic village, centered on the scenic waterfront. Various activities will be occurring throughout the day, such as boat building demonstrations, wood carving, traditional boats on display, kiosks of organizations supporting or involved with the bay. On the water there will be more boats, many offering rides. Musicians will be adding to the maritime atmosphere with sea shanties and fiddle tunes.
Visit the festival’s website for more information and a timetable of events that day.