KINGFIELD — The Ski Museum of Maine and Camden Public Library are teaming up on an exhibit, “The Mountains of Maine: Skiing in the Pine Tree State.”
The exibit will be displayed in the Jean Picker Room at the library, 55 Main St., Canden, throughout October. The opening reception will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7.
The exhibit is dedicated in memory of John Christie, a Camden native and avid skier, who was a visionary and friend of the museum. The exhibit celebrates the development of skiing in Maine – the adventurers, manufacturers, makers and managers who created the skiing experience enjoyed today by many.
Light refreshments will be served at the reception, and a $10 door donation will be collected.
The Ski Museum of Maine is was established in 1995 to celebrate, preserve and share Maine’s ski history and heritage. It exhibits artifacts, photographs, artwork and documents at its location in Kingfield and satellite gallery in Bethel. The museum hosts social events and activities throughout the year. For more information, visit www.skimuseumofmaine.org.
TOP PHOTO: Skiers hang out in front of the Camden Snow Bowl lodge in 1968, one of many photos in a Ski Museum of Maine Camden exhibition about the history of skiing in the state that will be on display through October. (Ski Museum of Maine photo)
