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Patti’s June 14 “Inside New Gloucester” column

1 year ago
by Patti Mikkelsen
A group of Gray-New Gloucester residents learned gambling games from Brett Sawyer of Casinos To You, who is shown near the roulette wheel. No money exchanged hands at this May 22 event sponsored by the GNG Recreation Department – chips only. New Gloucester Recreation Director Sarah Rodriguez, far right, served as the black jack dealer. Contributed photo/Kimberly Brusseau

Shaker Village is open

The Shaker Museum, Shaker Store, grounds, and their Museum Shop are now open through Monday, Oct. 14. Hours and days are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. They’re closed on Sundays, but the Shakers hold their Sunday Meeting (church service), which is open to the public, inside the Brick Dwelling House at 10 a.m. sharp.

Guided tours leave their Visitors’ Center throughout the day and tickets are available in-person upon arrival. Options include a one-hour guided tour inside two buildings and special exhibit $15 adult, under 18 free; a special exhibit only “Creating Chosen Land” with docent $7 adult, under 18 free; a self-guided walking tour for free that includes a brochure map with the history of each building.

Portland Press Herald subscribers can access Patti Mikkelsen’s complete column at https://www.pressherald.com/2024/06/14/inside-new-gloucester-june-14/

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