Programs + Events
Upcoming Events
There’s always something happening at Maine MILL. From exhibition openings and family activities to workshops, lectures, performances, and community gatherings, our events invite visitors of all ages to explore Maine’s stories of innovation, labor, and creativity. Check back often to see what’s coming up and join us at the museum.
Tours of the permanent collection are offered daily at 11am. Special tours on October 8 and 22 with Alexis Iammarino, Guest Curator of A Common Bond.
Educator Night at the Museum
October 13, 6-7pm
Declaration of Independence at Maine MILL
October 15-17
Be part of history October 15-17 at Maine MILL as we welcome a rare original Dunlap Broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence as part of the Maine Historical Society’s statewide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. This extraordinary exhibition offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view one of our nation’s most significant founding documents while exploring its enduring impact on our communities and our country. Throughout this special three-day event, visitors of all ages are invited to engage with history through a variety of educational and interactive experiences that inspire reflection, conversation, and discovery. Whether you’re a lifelong history enthusiast or visiting with family and friends, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Friday, October 16 – 11:00-11:30 – Student Presentation of the National Anthem and Declaration of Independence
Experience the Declaration of Independence through the voices of Lewiston students. Join us for a special student presentation featuring a performance of the National Anthem by the Lewiston High School Chamber Singers, followed by a read-aloud of the Declaration of Independence by sixth-grade students from Montello Elementary School.
Free and open to the public.
Friday, October 16 – 5:00-6:30 – The Declaration of Independence: An Inspiring Riddle” Historian Panel Discussion
What makes the Declaration of Independence so powerful—and why does its meaning continue to inspire us more than 250 years later? Join us for an engaging evening of conversation as Elliot Epstein moderates a panel of historians and scholars from Bates College, Bowdoin College, and the University of Maine. Together, they’ll explore the Declaration’s language, history, enduring ideas, and the questions it continues to raise for us today. Come listen, question, and discover new perspectives on one of America’s most influential documents.
Space is limited. Register by clicking below.
Saturday, October 17 – 1:00-2:00 – A Revolutionary Storytime! Read aloud and Design Challenge
Join the Lewiston Public Library and Maine MILL for a special storytime featuring John, Paul, George and Ben, a playful tale inspired by the American Revolution. After the story, young historians can try their hand at writing like they did in 1776—with feather quills and ink! 30 copies of the book will be available for free to attendees. Come read, imagine, and make a little history of your own.
Free and open to the public.
Curator-Led Tour of A Common Bond: The Brick Journal
October 22 at 11am
Join guest curator Alexis Iammarino for a special tour of A Common Bond: The Brick Journal, as she shares the stories, ideas, and artistic perspectives behind the exhibition. Hear directly from Alexis about the artists and their work, and gain a deeper understanding of the connections explored throughout the exhibition.
Weave a Spider Web
Wednesday, October 28 and Saturday, October 31 – 1:30-2:30pm
Get tangled up in some spooky family fun! Join us in our Design Lab to weave a spider web using wooden sticks and yarn, then create a spider to make it feel right at home. Will your spider be spooky, silly or somewhere in between?