TOUR #3 - Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, Bridgton, ME
Paddleboat Cruise on the Songo Princess on Long Lake, Naples, ME
Lunch catered by Kindred Farms Market & Bakery, Casco, ME
Departure: Durham 7:30AM and Newington 7:45AM
Approximate time of return: Newington 6:00PM and Durham 6:15PM
This morning we’ll visit a small museum gem, the Rufus Porter Museum of Art & Ingenuity in Bridgton, ME. Rufus Porter (1794-1884) was a painter, musician, writer, teacher, inventor, and the original publisher of Scientific American magazine. He made enduring contributions to New England and the entire country as evidenced in his miniature portraits, famous wall murals, writings, and inventions. The museum’s mission is to celebrate the life, times and legacy of this remarkable 19th century New Englander through preservation and promotion of creativity and invention. Raise the Rufus, a recent fundraiser, allowed construction of a large barn addition to the museum that now houses an even larger collection of his famous wall murals.
At Noon we’ll depart for Naples, ME, where we’ll board the Songo Princess and enjoy a catered lunch on Long Lake. Sandwich entrees are: (1) Chicken Salad; (2) Veggie Wrap; (3) Classic Italian; (4) Turkey Ciabatta. Also included are chips, water and a delicious pastry tray from Kindred Farms Bakery.
Our narrated scenic tour offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the region, several islands and beautiful waterfront properties including Drew’s Castle, the former home of author/writer Stephen King. We’ll even pass through Songo Lock, the last surviving lock of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal.
Before departing for home, you may want to try one of 75 flavors of gelato at Nico’s Italian Ices just across the street!
Handicap Accessibility: The museum and the Songo Princess are handicap accessible.
Cost: $135.00 per person all inclusive.
Debbi Forster, Tour Director, 603-397-5788
