Arts & Culture Odyssey
Things to Do in Lubec, Trescott, and Campobello (Welshpool + Wilson's Beach)
Art Galleries, Studios, and Gift Shops | Historical Sites, Museums, and Historical Activities
Music, Theater, Dance and Performance Arts, and Teaching
Art Galleries, Studios, and Gift Shops
66 Main Street Gallery and Studio
Audrey Gross
207-733-2355
66 Main St, Lubec
Studio and art gallery of painter Audrey Gross. Summer hours: Open Wed. - Sat. 10-4 and Sun. 1-4.
Art Studio
Royane Mosley
207- 733-2500
Northern Tides, 24 Water St. Lubec
Paintings, prints and seaglass windows and sculptures.
Artworks of Maine
Karen Baldauski
207-733-8941
615 County Road, Lubec
Oil paintings, water colors, acrylics, drawings, sumi-e, large batiks, hand-dyed silk/cotton/linen and felted wool wall hangings, serigraphs, linocuts, sculpture, Registered Maine Guide feather hat pins, cards.
Campobello Gift House
Sarah Dalton-Phillips
506-752-2233
916 Route 774, Welshpool
Unique selection reflecting strong artistic traditions of the Maritimes. Open 7 days a week <br/> 9-6 (US Time) May to December.
Cobscook Pottery
Shanna Wheelock
207-733-2101
162 N. Lubec Rd., Lubec
Art studio, gallery and gift shop featuring pottery, sculpture, weaving and fine art by Shanna Wheelock. Hours by chance or appointment. Look for OPEN sign. May - December.
Creative Arts Studio
Jean Bookman
207-733-2068
473 South Lubec Rd., Lubec
Jean Bookman uses oil, encaustic and assemblage to express the energy and joy she feels in her surroundings. Look for OPEN sign or by appt. Year round.
Crow Town Gallery
Ukey Santos
207-733-8860
406 South Lubec Rd., Lubec,
Featuring contemporary artists, locally inspired, strong in their craft, visionary in their expression, and worthy of national recognition. June - October, Sat & Sun 11 - 4 and by chance or appt.
Diane's Glass Gallery
Diane Larkin
207-733-2458
72 Water St. (in the Peacock Factory, first floor), Lubec
Fused, stained and re-cycled glass jewelry, windows and table accents, all designed and created in Lubec. Open 7 days a week, June through September.
Friar's Bay Studio Gallery
Michael Chesley Johnson
575-267-2450
822 Route 774, Welshpool
Fine art landscapes and seascapes, oil or pastel, painted by Michael Chesley Johnson featuring Canadian Maritimes and Downeast Maine scenery. Mon-Sat, 1-6 Atlantic Time.
Lubec Landmarks / McCurdy Smokehouse
207-733-2197
50 Water St., Lubec
Art gallery. The Mulholland Bros. Market Gallery & Gift Shop features rotating exhibits of regional painters, sculptors and photographers in July and August.Tues-Sun, 10- 4
Lubec Memorial Library
207-733-2491
55 Water St., Lubec
Rotating art exhibits of local artists year round. Mon, Tues, + Fri 10-4, Wed 10-8, Sat 10-2.
Monica's Chocolates
Monica Elliott
866-952-4500 or 207-733-4500
100 County Rd. (Rt 189), Lubec
Peruvian fiber arts, painting, jewelry and crafts. June - December open 7 days 8 AM to 8 PM, January - May open Mon - Sat 8 AM to 5 PM.
Northern Tides
Debra Ayala
207-733-2500
24 Water St., Lubec
Art gallery, gifts and books: reflections of natural Maine. Memorial Day Weekend - October M-F 8 - 6, Sat 10 - 6, Sun 12 - 6, Nov + Dec M-F, 12 - 5.
Owen House Country Inn
506-752-2977
11 Welshpool St., Welshpool
Watercolors of the US Southwest and Campobello Island by Joyce Morrell, Gallery open 12-5 daily.
Pollock Cove Gift House
Sue and Stephen Newman
506-752-2300
2455 Route 774, Wilson's Beach
Arts and crafts of the Maritimes. Open 10-8. On the road to the Head Harbour Lightstation.
Ridgehouse Gallery
Essie Halligan
207-733-8937
221 Route 189 (County Road), Lubec
Art, gifts, and antiques.
The Sculptor's Chisel
Dennis Corso
207-733-2538
1037 North Lubec Rd., Lubec
Studio and art gallery featuring abstract impressionist sculptures in marble, alabaster, soapstone, limestone, wonder stone and serpentine. Open by appointment year round. His work can be found on Facebook.
The Studio
Annie and George Davis
207-733-8905
89 Johnson St., Lubec
Featuring photography and wood sculpture of George Davis and painting, driftwood and kiln-formed fused glass of Annie Davis. Open when they are open.
Wags and Wool
Dee Scull and Karen Baker
207-733-4714
12 Water St., suite 2, Lubec
Quality selection of yarns, Fiberarts, classes. Open every day May to November.
West Quoddy Gifts
Junia Lehman
207-733-2457
16 Loon Lane, Lubec
The Easternmost Gift Shop in the US specializes in West Quoddy Head Light memorabilia, sea glass and dichroic glass jewelry and local crafts. M-F 10 - 6, S and S 10-5, call for off-season hours.
West Quoddy Head Visitor Center
Deb Bridges, manager
207-733-2180
South Lubec Rd., Lubec
Lighthouse related art displayed and sold at the art gallery, historical site, museum, Open Memorial Day to midOctober daily 10-4. Free admission.
Willow Wind Flower & Gift Shop
Sheila Wallace
207-733-2409
681 N. Lubec Rd., Lubec, (about 4 miles on North Lubec Road)
Not a traditional flower shop, but a little bit country with a variety of unique handcrafted items, such as the Native American made quill jewelry and floral themed crafts. Mon-Sat 9-5.
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Campobello Public Library & Museum
506-752-7082
3 Welshpool St, Welshpool
Established in 1887 and constructed in 1898. The museum houses the Owen, Roosevelt and Indian Birch Bark collections. Open Tues, Thurs and Fri 2-5, Tues 7-9 PM and Wed 10-12 and 2-4.
Head Harbour Lightstation (aka East Quoddy Head Light)
(none)
210 Lighthouse Rd, Wilson's Beach
Tours of the lightstation are given by the Friends of Head Harbour Lightstation, a non-profit, charitable institution which owns the lightstation and its islands. Walk over time: 2 hours before + after low tide. Tours sometimes available during walk over time of keeper's house and tower.
Lubec Historical Society Museum
Ron Pesha
207-733-2274
135 Main St., Lubec
Interactive museum in the Columbian Factory Store; cemetery and birth-death-marriage records; microfilm of Lubec Herald paper; 1957 aerial maps. 12-5 daily, mid-May through Columbus Day.
Lubec Landmarks/ McCurdy Smokehouse
207-733-2197
50 Water St., Lubec
McCurdy Smokehouse, last U.S. smokehouse historical site, was active from early 1900s but closed in 1991. Lubec Landmarks provides exhibits and gives tours in the smokehouse complex Wed - Sun 10-4 July + Aug.
Lubec Landmarks/ McCurdy Smokehouse
207-733-2197
50 Water St., Lubec
McCurdy Smokehouse, last U.S. smokehouse historical site, was active from early 1900s but closed in 1991. Lubec Landmarks provides exhibits and gives tours in the smokehouse complex Wed - Sun 10-4 July + Aug.
Owen House Country Inn
506-752-2977
11 Welshpool Street, Welshpool, Campobello Island
Admiral William Fitzwilliam Owen built the Owen House in 1835.The old house still has most of the original construction, furniture, quilts and fireplaces. Now a B&B, it's open 12-5 daily.
Passamaquoddy Yacht Club's Annual Roosevelt Cup Challenge
Robin Gautier
207-733-2330 (summer) 207-263-4805 (winter)
(contact for location information)
Annual weekend regatta on Friar's Bay followed by a reception at the Hubbard Cottage at Roosevelt International Park on Campobello.
Robert S. Peacock Fire Museum
207-733-2341
40 School St., Lubec
At the Lubec Fire Station, home of the 1865 hand tub "Torrent", a hand-propelled pumper acquired in 1889, and other historic fire-fighting equipment. Open Mon-Friday 10am-4pm.
The Roosevelt Campobello International Park
506-752-2922
459 Route 774, Welshpool
The summer home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt has tours of the summer cottage, interpretive displays and an introductory video in visitor centre, and beautiful gardens, hiking trails, self-guided bog and spectacular seashore. 10-6 (AT) May to Oct.
Tours of Lubec and Cobscook
207-733-2997
at the Info Stop,135 Main St., Lubec
Personalized tours of the Lubec and Campobello area that focus on history, culture and nature of the area. Available May - October.
West Quoddy Head Visitor Center
207-733-2180
Lighthouse built in 1808, rebuilt 1848. Visitor center, museum and art gallery, open Memorial Day to mid-October 10-4. Annual open house with Coast Guard to tour inside lighthouse. Free admission.
West Quoddy Station
Bill Clark
877-535-4714
823 South Lubec Rd (Quoddy Head Rd.), Lubec
Former US Coast Guard Station, begun in 1917 as Life-saving station (station 1 in district 1), decommissioned 1971, now restored as lodging. History buffs welcome to tour property.
go to top of pageMusic, Theater, Dance and Performance Arts, and Teaching
Annabell's Pub
Anna Bell
207-733-2999
32 Water St., Lubec
Weekend entertainment, including folk singer and songwriter Gary Cook and Friends every Sunday 3 PM year round.
Cobscook Community Learning Center
207-733-2233
10 Commissary Point Road, Trescott
Arts and music classes, events, films, concerts, celebrations and festivals as part of wide variety of programs. Monday eve music jams 2nd, 4th + 5th Monday 7-10 year round.
Friar's Bay Studio Gallery
Michael Chesley Johnson
575-267-2450
822 Route 774, Welshpool
Plein air painting classes in oil and pastel.
Friends of Jazz Lubec
207-733-2045
Annual world-class jazz concert to benefit the Lubec Memorial Library, usually beginning of August, held at the Congregational Christian Church.
Lubec Campobello Community Theatre
Sarah Dalton-Phillips
506-752-2233
Two plays a year: summer - a popular comedy, winter - offers stage experience to area youth. Plays held at the Lubec Consolidated School.
Lubec Photo Workshops at SummerKeys
Frank Van Riper and Judith Goodman
(see website for phone)
(see website for address)
A week of hands-on learning and location photography with photographer-authors Frank Van Riper and Judith Goodman. Daily critiques and one-on-one instruction.
Summer Brushes
Shawn Costello
Plein air painting workshops in July and August.
SummerKeys
Bruce Potterton
207-733-2316 (summer), 973-316-6220 (winter)
4 Bayview St., Lubec
A weekly summer music vacation for adults. Weekly free concerts Wed 7:30 by world-class faculty held at the Congregational Christian Church.
Thursday night music and cookout
Frank Theriault, Washington Lodge #37 Masons
207-733-2171
15 Main St. Lubec
Music and cookout weekly from last Thursday of June to last in August, 5:30-7:30 PM to benefit charities.
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