ROCKPORT – The Camden Rockport Historical Society (CRHS) officially opened for its summer/fall season 2018, on Saturday, June 23, hosting its fourth annual Fiber Faire on the grounds of its museum and the historic Conway House.

CRHS presidend Heather Moran said the faire is an effort by our quilt expert Jan Kelsey and it is traditionally scheduled to coincide with their annual opening each spring. 

"She's a volunteer here at the museum too," Moran said. "She has organized our large quilt collection and we have come across some real treasures like a 1700's era quilt."

Moran said the Fiber Faire was a way to draw attention to the fiber arts and the artisans in the local community.

"It’s also a fundraiser for the Historical Society," she said. "Monies from the faire go into the care for our collection."

The Historical Society is open to the public Thursday though Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

"We are pulling back a little," said Moran, "Organizing both our volunteers and our collection. We had a new roof put on the museum from a grant. We suffered roof damage and we have a new floor inside. [Thankfully] we had put all our displays away for the winter when it happened."

Moran said the construction project took longer then expected and it was a dash to get things prepared for opening day. 

"We are uncovering new treasures," she said. "Our newest member is Larry Goldman and he is responsible for our wonderful Civil War displays. He keeps finding really rare things like a wooden Confederate canteen."

For more information on Camden Rockport Historical Society visit  http://camdenrockporths.mainememory.net/page/2666/display.html