Join us for a lively conversation that interweaves history and fiction. Harrison Bird Brown of Portland was one of 19th-century Maine's most successful marine and landscape painters. Maine State Historian Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr. will discuss Brown's career as it intersected with Mount Desert Island, based on his 2023 “Chebacco” article. Brown also served as inspiration for poet and archivist Jefferson Navicky who will speak about how Harrison Bird Brown and landscape painting inspired his latest book, “Head of Island Beautification for the Rural Outlands.” Sponsored by the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Great Harbor Maritime Museum, and Northeast Harbor Library, with a Maine Speaks grant from the Maine Humanities Council. Free and Open to the public.

Due to space limitations, registration is recommended. The program will be recorded for later viewing on our website. Go to https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/10584897?hs=a to reserve your seat.