Join my mother and I for a presentation on the Penobscot people and our Traditional Ways at the Ogunquit Heritage Museum in Ogunquit Maine on Sat Sept 10 from 2-4pm. This is in conjunction with the museum’s current display of my family and Penobscot ancestral heritage.
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The OGUNQUIT HERITAGE MUSEUM will hold an Open House on Saturday, September 10, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, presenting a Native American Exhibition, showcasing the lives and circumstances of the area’s original inhabitants. Light refreshments will be served.
Barbara Giammarino, an expert on the Penobscot people, will be present to give a talk about their traditional ways. Barbara is the granddaughter of Chief Tomekin who founded the Indian Moccasin Shop in Ogunquit and Wells. She will be accompanied by her daughter Dr. Jus Crea Giammarino, a naturopathic doctor who will speak about medicinal herbs and herbal remedies. They will be outdoors in the Dorothy Jacobs Grant Common, in front of the museum. Rain date Sunday, September 11.
Jus Crea Giammarino
Would like to speak to someone in ref to Chief Tomekin. I met him and his wife in the late 80s at the shop. Had helped him move around in the shop. Had a very interesting talks whenever in town. Greatly saddened by his passing. Would like to visit his resting place. Thank you.
John Sparks
John, My grandmother June is still at the shop in Wells. I am sure she would love to speak with you about my great grandfather. Feel free to stop by anytime you see the shop open. Thank you.
Jus Crea Giammarino
Beautiful pictures from this event are on page 4 on this newsletter.
http://www.ogunquitheritagemuseum.com/FOHMFall16.pdf
Jus Crea Giammarino