Celebrating 10 Years Downtown continues with Women's History Month

Don't forget to stop by the Abbe Museum this month to visit Aunt Lu: The Story of Princess Watahwaso, on exhibit until April 4, 2011. AND to celebrate other exceptional Wabanaki Women, visit the Abbe Shop for special discounts! We're offering 10% off titles such as Women of the Dawn and Molly Spotted Elk by Bunny McBride, Princess Watahwaso: Bright Star of the Penobscot, and In the Shadow of the Eagle by Donna M. Loring. And you can enjoy 15% off art created by select Wabanaki women artists, such as Rose Anne Bernard, Donna Sanipass, Sarah Sockbeson, and Joyce Tomah. Stop in or call for more details.

2011 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Abbe Museum's Downtown Bar Harbor location, and to celebrate this important milestone we've planned a little something special for each month. Here's a peek at our upcoming themes and promotions:


April

Community --- 25% OFF all Abbe Logo souvenirs

May

Abbe Collections --- Free copy of Handicrafts of the Modern Indians of Maine with a $50 purchase ($15 value!)

June

Young & Emerging Artists --- Discounts on Select Artists

July

Abbe Traditions --- Free copy of the Abbe Museum Publications CD, 1928-2003 with a $75 purchase ($19.95 value!)

August

Birch Bark --- Discounts on Birchbark Art & Products

September

Back to School --- Discounts on Books; Tea, Popovers,

& Archaeology Contest

October

Maine Archaeology Month --- Discounts on Select Items

November

Native American Heritage Month --- Pajama Day & other Discounts

December

Gratitude--- Midnight Madness & Year-End Clearance