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The Brick Store Museum has recently received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums

The Brick Store Museum has recently received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums

Last week, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record to recognize the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk, which has recently achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.

SPEECH OF
HON. CHELLIE PINGREE OF MAINE
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013

Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Brick Store Museum, located in historic Kennebunk, Maine, for achieving accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.

Since 1936, the Brick Store Museum has offered generations of locals and visitors the opportunity to explore the rich history of one of Maine's most iconic communities.

The Brick Store Museum's focal point is a building constructed in 1825 as a dry goods store by William Lord. The exterior remains much the same as when it was built, giving today's visitors a glimpse of what life was like nearly 200 years ago.

I am proud of the museum's commitment to preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting Kennebunk's important role in our history. Many students have passed through its rooms, gaining knowledge, understanding, and a stronger attachment to the area where they have grown up.

I share the Brick Store Museum's belief that the history of our oldest towns is crucial to understanding where we are now and where we are headed. As Maine continues to advance into the future, the Brick Store Museum offers an important tether to our past.