Maine Stone Working Weekend

In anticipation of a ten day stone sculpture symposium and accompanying exhibit of the history of stone working in Maine to take place at the Museum in August 2017, this weekend will feature stone cutting demonstrations, lectures and exhibits hosted by the artists and artisans of the Maine Stone Workers Guild. Watch for more details to develop over the coming months. Made possible with the generous in-kind support of J.C. Stone of Jefferson, Maine. Maine has a long, interesting history of mining and quarrying activity. From granite used in some of the Country's most significant public buildings to limestone used in industrial applications, and slate for roof tiles to clay for making bricks mining of many types has been practiced in Maine commercially since around 1800. The industry affected the growth of transportation both by sea (sail & steam) and by rail and the technological advances in mining and stone cutting are fascinating. Today's Maine stone artists and artisans use these traditional techniques to create anything from garden benches to architecture and world-renowned public art. The Boothbay Railway Village is honored to be partnered with the Maine Stone Workers Guild for this multi-year project investigating the ties between technology, industry and the creative world.