Abbe Museum 75th anniversary celebration schedule

Here is the Abbe Museum’s schedule for its 75th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Aug. 14:

. 8 a.m.: Walk along the Acadia trails to the Abbe at Sieur de Monts Spring (starts at the Bar Harbor athletic field) or take the Island Explorer shuttle leaving from the Village Green at 8:30.

. 9: Wabanaki Blessing Ceremony at Sieur de Monts Spring location (free admission there all day).

. 9:30: Walk from the Abbe at Sieur de Monts along Acadia trails or take the Island Explorer to the Abbe downtown.

Celebration continues at the Abbe downtown. (Programs are free with regular museum admission. Members and their guests enjoy free admission.)

. 10-11: Refreshments in the Education Gallery.

. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Basketmaking demonstration by Maliseet artist Fred Tomah.

. Noon-3 p.m.: Woodcarving demonstration by Penobscot artist Joe Dana

. 1-2: Storytelling by Micmac artist David Sanipass.

. 5: Museums close.