Woman with two children creating crafts at a table.

Cultural Connections in the Park: Fancy Basket Demonstration with Sarah Sockbeson, Penobscot

Acadia National Park

Special Event
  • Aug 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

The Cultural Connections in the Park series occurs on select Wednesdays from June through September.

Sarah Sockbeson is one of several basketmakers who take Wabanaki traditions to a new level with their contemporary styles. A citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation, Sarah apprenticed with basketmaker Jennifer Neptune and combines contemporary elements such as painting and bone carving into her work. Known for her vivid color combinations and beautiful landscape paintings, Sarah will demonstrate the various steps within her artistic process.

All of these programs are sponsored by Dawnland, LLC, are offered in partnership with the Abbe Museum, and are free and open to the public.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Sieur de Monts, Acadia National Park

Latitude and Longitude 44.362123, -68.206921

Schedule

Date:

Aug 13, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
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